Health Disparity

A recent study showed a “considerable prevalence” of dental problems among nursing home residents enrolled in Medicare — as well as disparities between certain groups of patients.

The evaluation of race/ethnicity and educational attainment combined provides a more thorough understanding of breastfeeding duration in the U.S. and can aid in informing targeted and culturally appropriate interventions, according to researchers.

At AGA’s annual Advocacy Day in 2022, more than 90 member advocates confronted dozens of federal lawmakers and their staff about pivotal issues and regulatory burdens that affect patient care and delay treatment.

After the Dobbs decision in June 2022, the number of women traveling to Massachusetts for abortion care increased even though neighboring states did not have abortion restrictions, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Just over a quarter of patients overdue for colorectal cancer screening received a recommendation from their clinician to get screened, according to the results of research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The association of socioeconomic status with CV health measures is strongest among white adults vs. adults from other racial groups in the U.S., suggesting health policies must address other social factors that are driving inequality.

Researchers tied disparities related to age, sex, race and ethnicity, along with social deprivation, to the timing of hemodialysis for patients preparing for surgery, according to a study.

Telehealth medication abortion services help make abortion care access more convenient and accessible for underserved communities in the U.S., according to a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

CV deaths related to obesity increased by 200% across all race groups from 1999 to 2020, a statistic researchers said reflects the health consequences of the rising burden of obesity in the United States.

With inflammatory bowel disease on the rise in the South Asian community, patients face barriers to diagnosis and treatment, lack of insurance, stigmatization and low cultural competence from specialists — if a specialist can be found at all.