Investing $210+ million in scientific research on health inequities and expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups in science and medicine
Author: Disparity Matters
Starting EMBRACE Center to improve birthing outcomes for Black mothers and infants in Western Pennsylvania
Launching affordable healthcare initiative for Boston’s underserved residents
A recent study has revealed that Black women are significantly more likely to undergo unscheduled cesarean deliveries than white women, raising concerns about racial disparities in maternal care. The research, which analyzed nearly one million births across 68 hospitals in New Jersey, found that 21% of Black women with unscheduled deliveries had C-sections, compared to 17% of white women. Researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggest that the disparity may be driven more by provider preferences than medical necessity. “If Black mothers were truly better candidates for these unscheduled C-sections, we should see the gap persist, whether the…
Developing sensor to protect farmworkers from extreme heat
Despite being the fastest-growing racial group in the U.S., Asian Americans remain underrepresented in cardiovascular health research—and the consequences are becoming clear. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reveals that social and structural factors are driving significant disparities in heart health across Asian American communities.The report highlights that Asian Americans are often grouped together in health data, masking critical differences among ethnic subgroups. For example, Indian Americans have the highest rates of ischemic heart disease mortality, while Vietnamese Americans lead in cerebrovascular disease deaths. South Asians also show the highest prevalence of diabetes among Asian groups.“Social determinants…
Reducing cervical cancer disparities among underserved women by increasing Pap and HPV testing as well as HPV vaccination among their adolescent children
Launching Initiative to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities
Investing $210+ million in scientific research on health inequities and expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups in science and medicine
Addressing cancer disparities in Nebraska by focusing on precision prevention and key risk factors specific to the state