Alyson Shirley advanced Indigenous health by providing mobile HIV/STI testing, education, and culturally responsive interventions
Author: Disparity Matters
Linda Villarosa exposed racism’s role in health, highlighting systemic causes of Black health inequities nationwide.
Harriet Washington exposed racism’s historic and ongoing impact on Black health through research, writing, and advocacy
Rebekka Walker addressed racial health disparities by researching food insecurity, diabetes, and policy interventions for equity
Marcella Alsan researched medical mistrust, showing racially concordant physicians boost preventive care among Black men
New research suggests that both race and geographic location significantly influence life expectancy in the United States. The study, published in Real Health, reveals that Black Americans and residents of certain regions face shorter lifespans compared to their White counterparts and those living in more affluent areas.The research highlights that Black Americans have a life expectancy that is, on average, three years shorter than White Americans. This disparity is even more pronounced in specific regions, such as the Deep South and parts of the Midwest, where socioeconomic factors and access to healthcare play critical roles. The study underscores that these…
A recent study highlights significant disparities in outcomes for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) among different racial and ethnic groups. Black and Hispanic patients experience higher mortality rates and lower rates of life-saving interventions compared to White patients. The study, which analyzed data from 2016 to 2020, underscores the urgent need for equitable healthcare practices. Researchers found that Black men had the highest adjusted mortality odds among those with ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation (VT/VF) arrests, followed by Hispanic women and Black women. Additionally, Black patients had significantly reduced odds of receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) compared…
A recent study led by Michigan Medicine reveals that living in disadvantaged communities may significantly shorten survival times for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The research, which analyzed data from over 1,000 ALS patients between 2012 and mid-2024, found that those from the most disadvantaged neighborhoods had survival times up to 37% shorter compared to those from more resourced areas.The study highlights the impact of social determinants of health on ALS outcomes. Factors such as income, education, employment, and housing play a crucial role in determining the survival rates of ALS patients. Senior author Stephen Goutman, M.D., M.S., emphasized…
Investigates how poor sleep, influenced by factors like noise, light pollution, socioeconomic stressors, overly affects minority populations
New research suggests that both race and geographic location significantly influence life expectancy in the United States. The study, published in Real Health, reveals that Black Americans and residents of certain regions face shorter lifespans compared to their White counterparts and those living in more affluent areas.The research highlights that Black Americans have a life expectancy that is, on average, three years shorter than White Americans. This disparity is even more pronounced in specific regions, such as the Deep South and parts of the Midwest, where socioeconomic factors and access to healthcare play critical roles. The study underscores that these…