DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

New research published in JACC: CardioOncology shows that air pollution plays a significant role in increasing cardiovascular disease and mortality in cancer patients and contributes to health disparities related to these conditions. The paper also highlights how air pollution contributes to health disparities worldwide.

Cardio Oncology 111

Cardio Oncology Cancer Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease 111

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Researchers emphasize that health disparities are better explained by the social constructs of race and ethnicity than genetic differences and are attributed to a complex web of social factors. Medical and public health communities need to swing the spotlight back on themselves, pulling back the lens for a complete view of U.S.

Risk Factors 105

Risk Factors Health Disparities Education CME 105

Stroke Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Health disparities in stroke incidence, prevalence, and risk factor management persist among various race/ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic populations and negatively impact stroke outcomes.

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Risk Factors Strokes Stroke 40

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

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).

Hypertension 105

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Disparities Heart Attack 105

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

Axtell , MD, MPH, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Axtell’s team analyzed information from STS’s General Thoracic Surgery Database (GTSD), a powerful resource that contains more than 700,000 procedure records and has more than 1,000 participating surgeons.

Cancer 116

Cancer Pulmonary Research Blood Clot 116

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

Highlights from "Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement from the American Heart Association" include: - During the past few years, the largest increases in cardiovascular disease deaths were among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. is tied to structural discrimination. -

Cardiovascular Disease 109

Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities Education Public Health 109

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Once I became aware of the disparities that exist in health and health care. I realized I had to try and do my part to address this urgent public health need. "Throughout my career there has been the convergence of commitment and serendipity," says Taylor.

Research 53

Research Health Disparities Education Public Health 53