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Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

DAIC

The NINDS Office of Global Health and Health Disparities is developing strategies to advance health equity at the institute. In August 2023, a supplement of 10 manuscripts were published, including recommendations for addressing SDOH(link is external).

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Abstract HUP2: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Stroke Journal

Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. The primary outcome was a composite of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. non-binary) and transgender.

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Abstract 71: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Stroke Journal

Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. The primary outcome was a composite of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. non-binary) and transgender.

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American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

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With more than two decades of research experience, Boden-Albala is an internationally recognized expert in the social epidemiology of chronic disease whose research has focused on eliminating health disparities through defining and intervening on social support, structural and institutional barriers to optimal health.

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