#social-determinants-of-health

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from48 hills
2 days ago

The US fails again to fix the real causes underlying poor health - 48 hills

If you're smoking three packs of cigarettes a day, should you expect society to pay when you get sick?" He added that while Americans would always have the right to "eat donuts all day," nevertheless, "should you then expect society to care for you when you predictably get very sick at the same level as somebody who was born with a congenital illness?
Public health
#life-expectancy
Public health
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Black Adults Face Heart Failure Nearly 14 Years Earlier than White Patients - News Center

Black adults are hospitalized for heart failure nearly 14 years earlier than white adults, with disparities tied to insurance, unemployment, and education.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
4 months ago

Heart age disparities: U.S. adults face hidden cardiovascular risks

Seventy percent of U.S. adults aged 30-79 have biologically older cardiovascular systems, with substantial racial, gender, and socioeconomic disparities.
fromNews Center
6 months ago

New Tool Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk More Accurately - News Center

The PREVENT equations were developed in 2023 to enhance the accuracy of cardiovascular disease risk predictions in a diverse patient cohort, improving preventive care efforts.
Public health
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Talking Headways Podcast: When You Don't Really Need an Ambulance - Streetsblog USA

Non-emergency medical transportation funded by Medicaid is vital for ensuring healthcare access and can impact overall health outcomes.
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Autism rate rises slightly; RFK Jr. claims he'll "have answers by September"

"As part of the initiative, hundreds of local pediatricians have been trained to screen and refer children for assessment as early as possible, which could result in higher identification of ASD, especially at early ages."
NYC parents
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