Tag: Race
Disparities in Improved Survival Linked to Bystander CPR
All individuals have higher survival with bystander CPR, but the association is weakest for Blacks and women
Racial Differences Identified in Frequency of Biopsy for Psoriasis
Skin biopsies, indicating diagnostic uncertainty, performed most frequently for Black patients
Suicide Rates on the Rise for Asian American and Pacific Islander Youths
Increases in recent years were preceded by declining trends for both male and female youths
Study Examines Trends in Esophageal Cancer Disparities Over Time
From 1999 to 2020, decrease seen in mortality among Black adults, while mortality stabilized among White adults
Postoperative Mortality Trends Higher for Black and Hispanic Children
Disparity gaps driven by higher mortality in Black and Hispanic children receiving surgery in nonteaching hospitals
Racial Disparities Identified for Time to Diagnosis of Huntington Disease
Black adults are diagnosed later than White adults
Hormone-Modulating Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Breast Cancer
Greatest reduction seen for women aged 65 to 74 years who self-identify as Black
Prevalence of Skin Cancer Varies for Sexual Minority, Heterosexual Adults
Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black sexual minority males and females have higher rates of skin cancer than their heterosexual counterparts
Risk for Ovarian Cancer Increased for Women With Endometriosis
Highest risk for all ovarian cancers, types I and II ovarian cancer seen for women with deep infiltrating endometriosis, ovarian endometriomas
Race, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Age-Adjusted Prevalence of Arthritis
Prevalence of arthritis higher for American Indian/Alaska Native versus White adults; prevalence of severe joint pain also varies with race, ethnicity
