New tool measures fairness in NYC hospital care
A new study from CUNY SPH researchers puts forth a straightforward way to measure whether hospitals are providing fair access to care for low-income and uninsured patients.
Jul 9, 2025
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Social Sciences: News and Research on Health Inequities
MeSH tree: I01.240.425.513
Barriers to including non-English speakers in research explained
Health researchers omit including speakers of languages other than English (LOE) in their studies due to lack of training, challenges securing interpreter services, budget constraints and other barriers, according to a new ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Review finds women health sector leaders good for a nation's wealth, health, innovation, ethics
Women health sector leaders are good for a nation's wealth, health, innovation, and ethics, among other things, finds a review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.
Feb 4, 2025
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Will we have fewer doctors of color?
Medical schools have experienced a steep decline in enrollment among Black and Hispanic students since the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions.
Jan 14, 2025
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Racial and geographic health disparities in the US have increased over the last two decades, research shows
Life expectancy in the U.S. varies by more than 20 years depending on an individual's race and ethnicity and where they live. These widespread and persistent life expectancy disparities have divided the country into "ten ...
Nov 21, 2024
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How limiting new fast-food outlets could reduce childhood obesity
Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children, according to research led by Lancaster University.
Oct 23, 2024
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Study highlights worsening health disparities for immigrants in Spain
A new study in Preventive Medicine highlights immigration status as an important social determinant of health in Spain.
Oct 17, 2024
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Despite national efforts, cancer clinical trials are becoming less diverse, study finds
In the U.S., millions of people experience cancer every year, but don't have an equal opportunity to access experimental treatments in clinical trials, or to receive treatments that have been shown to be effective in patients ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Analysis suggests self-reporting of health may lead to underestimation of health inequalities in England
A first-of-its kind analysis of data collected from England's annual health survey found that of the people who reported their health as "poor," those living in areas of high deprivation are likely to have worse health than ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Research identifies priority zones that may help improve colorectal cancer screening among Hispanic/Latino individuals
Cleveland Clinic-led research has identified geographic areas in the United States where strategic efforts to promote colorectal cancer screening could help reduce health care gaps affecting Hispanic/Latino communities.
Jul 31, 2024
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