Category: Social Determinants of Health

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July 24, 2020 Social Determinants of Health

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

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

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

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.

June 2, 2020 Coronavirus / Social Determinants of Health

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

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

April 2, 2020 Coronavirus / Social Determinants of Health

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

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

January 15, 2020 Diet / Public Health / Social Determinants of Health

Home-cooked meals linked to higher diet quality but lower-income Americans still fall behind

“Helping more people cook healthy meals at home is a laudable goal, but it is not always feasible for everyone.”

January 8, 2020 Child Health / Social Determinants of Health

California starts screening children for ‘toxic stress’

Starting this year pediatric visits in California may involve questions about touchy family topics, such as divorce or a parent who struggles with alcoholism.