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Category: Social Determinants of Health

Minorities, Social Determinants of Health

How the pandemic’s unequal toll on people of color underlines US health inequities – and why solving them is so critical

January 22, 2022

Differences in the social conditions in which people are born, grow, live and work can lead to health disparities.

Coronavirus, Health Policy, Social Determinants of Health

Social factors are as important as pills and vaccines in the battle against Covid

December 30, 2021

Socioeconomic status, occupation and economic mobility and the primary drivers of unequal health outcomes.

Health Costs, Health Policy, Social Determinants of Health

U.S. health system ranks last among 11 high-income nations, study finds.

August 3, 2021

Remarkably, a high-income person in the U.S. was more likely to report financial barriers than a low-income person in nearly all the other countries surveyed: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the U.K.

Environment, Social Determinants of Health

Trees: The Critical Infrastructure Low-Income Neighborhoods Lack

July 6, 2021

The wealthiest Seattle neighborhoods have 65% more tree canopy cover than the highest poverty neighborhoods.

Aging, Social Determinants of Health

The dip in the US birthrate isn’t a crisis, but the fall in immigration may be – UW researcher warns

July 2, 2021

Migrants tend to be young, and to work. They contribute to the economy and bring dynamism to the society, along with supporting existing retirees, reducing the burden on current workers.

Mental Health, Prevention, Social Determinants of Health

Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC

May 7, 2021

There are simple and practical ways that can help everyone to enjoy good mental health.

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic – and many countries that did well had one thing in common

March 25, 2021

Countries that prioritize the well-being of society in general have have fared better over the past year than more individualistic cultures.

Coronavirus, Ethics, Social Determinants of Health

Helpful behavior during pandemic tied to recognizing common humanity, UW study finds

March 10, 2021

A new University of Washington study links helpful behavior during the pandemic, such as donating medical supplies, to individuals’ feelings of connection to others

Social Determinants of Health

Why being stuck at home – and unable to hang out in cafes and bars – drains our creativity

December 16, 2020

It’s not the caffeine, it’s the people

Coronavirus, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety

July 27, 2020

Many employees, mostly lower-wage and minority workers in essential jobs, are calling lawyers to complain about the waivers.

Social Determinants of Health

Even the richest Americans lag the English on health

July 26, 2020

Middle-aged Americans have worse health than their English counterparts—and the difference in health between rich and poor is much larger in the U.S.

Social Determinants of Health

Significant disparities in U.S. life expectancy found at census-tract level

July 24, 2020

Socioeconomic and demographic variables, especially education, income, and race, were strongly associated with life expectancy, the study found.

Coronavirus, Seniors, Social Determinants of Health

Seniors In Low-Income Housing Live In Fear Of COVID Infection

June 26, 2020

Nationwide, more than 1.6 million older adults live in low-income housing, most in apartment buildings with shared spaces where the coronavirus might lurk.

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

America’s financial crisis will make it harder to contain COVID-19

June 2, 2020

The more strain on personal finances people experience, the less likely they will seek medical care.

Coronavirus, Social Determinants of Health

Seven in 10 Americans say coronavirus outbreak has disrupted their lives, poll

April 2, 2020

Three-quarters say the “worst is yet to come.” Only 13% say “the worst is behind us.”

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