Utilizing data-driven strategies to address health disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening among underserved U.S. populations
Author: Disparity Matters
Black stroke patients arrive at hospitals later and are less likely to have emergency medical services (EMS) notify hospitals ahead of their arrival, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Michigan and Brown University. Published in Circulation, the study found that Black patients took approximately 28 minutes longer to reach emergency care after showing stroke symptoms compared to other patients. The median time for any patient to get to the hospital after stroke symptoms was 176 minutes. Dr. Regina Royan, the study’s first author and clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Michigan…
Integrating traditional Hawaiian healing practices with modern medical care to build trust and improve health outcomes
Providing comprehensive prenatal care, education, and support services tailored to the needs of minority women throughout pregnancy
A new study by Cleveland Clinic researchers has uncovered significant disparities in colorectal cancer screening rates among Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States. This finding is particularly concerning as colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in these populations. Dr. Blake Buchalter, who led the research team, emphasized the public health importance of this issue. “Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among Hispanic or Latino populations, and so it is an extremely important public health problem,” he explained. The researchers developed an interactive map to identify areas with the lowest colorectal…
Increasing number of Black individuals serving on medical boards, which shape healthcare policies and practices
The stark reality of organ donation disparities in the United States continues to heavily burden the Black community, according to Dr. Christopher Brown, a clinical nephrologist and board member of Lifeline of Ohio. Despite comprising a smaller percentage of the population, African Americans face a significantly higher need for organ transplants and endure longer wait times than other ethnic groups.Across the nation, over 100,000 individuals are currently on transplant waiting lists, with nearly 3,000 in Ohio alone. The situation is particularly dire for Black patients, who typically wait an average of a year longer to receive an organ. This disparity…
Increasing participation of underrepresented groups in clinical trials
Investigating underlying causes of maternal and infant health disparities in Flint
A new study reveals that Black and Latino family doctors play a crucial role in providing healthcare for marginalized communities, potentially helping to reduce health disparities in the United States. The research, published in the Annals of Family Medicine, found that these physicians are more likely to accept Medicaid patients and practice in underserved areas compared to their white or Asian counterparts. Lead investigator Anushree Vichare from George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health emphasized the significance of this finding. “Our research suggests Black and Latino family medicine doctors play a crucial role in providing health care for people…