Income
High BP linked with unmet social needs among young U.S. adults
Hypertension remains a prevalent concern among youth and young adults in the U.S., especially among those living with adverse social conditions, speakers reported.
Pediatric ICU rates linked to housing quality, income, education
In assessing neighborhood-level socioeconomic position indicators, researchers found a link between pediatric ICU admission rates and housing quality, household income and education, according to results published in CHEST.
Develop ‘risk tolerance,’ invest early to achieve financial wellness
WAILEA, Hawaii —Achieving financial wellness requires a sound understanding of asset allocation and increased “risk tolerance” when investing, according to a presenter at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.
Study: Maintained musculoskeletal mobility is associated with higher annual income
Exercise and musculoskeletal interventions may demonstrate a meaningful “return on investment,” as patients with maintained mobility have higher annual incomes and longer working years, according to published results.
Low income linked to more severe chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
HONOLULU — Patients with chronic thromboembolism pulmonary hypertension and a higher median income had better 6-minute walk distance and hemodynamics than those with a low income, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Household income, parental education impact health intervention effects for preschoolers
Preschool-aged children of lower socioeconomic status have poorer health and derive less benefit from the same lifestyle interventions delivered to preschoolers of higher socioeconomic status, according to study findings.
Income, not risk factors, drives global testing disparities for hypertension, diabetes
Diagnostic testing for hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolemia remains low globally, driven by substantial shares of low- and middle-income populations who are not tested despite meeting WHO criteria.
Aspirin underused in secondary CVD prevention, especially in lower-income countries
Aspirin is underused for secondary CVD prevention worldwide, particularly in lower-income countries, researchers reported in JAMA.
Black race, lower-income status linked to higher mortality risk in breast cancer subgroup
Black women with HER2-positive breast cancer and brain metastases appeared at higher risk for mortality than their white counterparts, according to study results published in Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
Women, Medicaid users less likely to receive ECMO treatment
Low chances for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment were found in women, those with Medicaid insurance and those residing in low-income areas, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.