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Discrimination and racism, post September 11
A summary and brief overview follows of a report entitled: Effects of the Events of September 11th 2001 on Discrimination and Implicit Racism in Five Religious and Seven Ethnic Groups, produced by the University of Leicester. KEY FINDINGS: Muslims were found to have not only the greatest risk of being victims of both implicit racism and general... view more... (2002-08-28)
Discrimination against gay men, lesbians and bi-sexual men and women could lead to mental health problems
A team of researchers have discovered that high levels of discrimination could lead to an increase in mental health problems among gay men, lesbians and bi-sexual men and women. view more (2004-11-29)
Study of neighborhoods points to modifiable factors, not race, in cancer disparities
While cities have shown considerable racial disparities in cancer survival, those racial disparities virtually disappear among smaller populations, such as neighborhoods within that city. view more (2009-04-13)
Ethnic discrimination not only based on prejudice
Our belief in power hierarchies is important in how we view and treat people. This is shown in a dissertation by Alexandra Snellman from Uppsala University that examines how racist and sexist prejudice creates social hierarchies and ethnic discrimination in various situations. view more (2007-12-05)
New study discovers why few people are devoid of racial bias
Why are some individuals not prejudiced? That is the question posed by a provocative new study appearing in the September issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. view more (2007-09-25)
'Colorblindness' hurts minority employees, but multiculturalism inspires their commitment
A new study by psychologists at the University of Georgia shows for the first time that whites' beliefs about diversity can hurt or help their minority peers. view more (2009-03-19)
A Class Of Their Own
This year sees the 50th anniversary of the decision by the American Supreme Court to end racial segregation in schools in the Southern states. As Black History Month gets underway, one researcher, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB) is preparing to shed new light on a relatively neglected area of social history, and prove that... view more... (2004-10-01)
Racial disparities seen in male breast cancer survival
A new study shows that among men treated for breast cancer, African-American men are more likely to die of the disease compared with white men. The results of the study are being published online March 16 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO). view more (2007-03-19)
Caucasians are at higher risk of developing Ewing's sarcoma than other races
The largest analysis of its kind has found that Caucasians are much more likely than people in other racial/ethnic groups to develop a rare bone and soft tissue cancer called Ewing's sarcoma. view more (2009-06-22)
Gaps in colorectal cancer screening persist between whites and non-whites
Colorectal cancer screening among patients with Medicare coverage is increasing, but a persistent gap remains between whites - who are screened most frequently - and all other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study by researchers at UC Davis and the University of Washington. The study also showed that the biggest gap is between whites... view more... (2009-02-19)
Government decision ignores the wishes of older people
Government's decision to make it legal for employers to dismiss people at 65 simply because of their age flies in the face of what older people want, makes no economic sense, and is stretching the European directive on age discrimination, said Professor Stephen McNair, Director of the Centre for Research into the Older Workforce at the University... view more... (2004-12-15)
Risk of birth complications varies between racial groups
Babies born to South Asian women are at a higher risk of perinatal mortality (death before, during or shortly after birth) than babies born to black or white women, concludes a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2007-03-02)
Genetic Discrimination & Life Insurance
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'Stroke Belt' Deaths Tied to Non-Traditional Risk Factors
Southerners die from stroke more than in any other U.S. region, but exactly why that happens is unknown. A new report by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and the University of Vermont underscores that geographic and racial differences are not the sole reasons behind the South's higher stroke death rate. view more (2009-01-12)
HOPE FOR AMPUTEES IN OVERCOMING PHANTOM LIMB PAIN (p 1763)
Patients with limb amputations could be trained to overcome phantom limb pain, suggest authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Phantom limb pain is a frequent consequence of the amputation of a body part. The causes for this disabling condition - which affects up to 80% of amputees - are not known, and few effective... view more... (2001-05-31)
Study highlights discrimination in NHS award scheme
Non-white and female consultants may be disadvantaged under the discretionary points award scheme – one of the main mechanisms for rewarding consultants beyond their basic salaries in England, Wales, and Scotland, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-03-26)
Need for federal protection against genetic discrimination
A policy monograph highlighting the need for federal protections against genetic discrimination in employment and insurance practices was released today by the American College of Physicians (ACP). view more (2008-03-25)
Higher blood pressures among African Americans - genes not likely to be an explanation
Genetics may not be enough to explain the rates of high blood pressure in US African-American populations, according to new research published today in BMC Medicine. The international study gives a different interpretation to the previous US data and suggests that high rates of hypertension might have more to do with lifestyle and socio-economic... view more... (2004-12-31)
Racial Tension in a "Split-Second"
Interracial and interethnic interactions can often be awkward and stressful for members of both majority and minority groups. People bring certain expectations to their interactions with members of different groups-they often expect that these interactions will be awkward and less successful in establishing positive, long-lasting relationships... view more... (2008-12-18)
Employing Older Workers
With organisations such as the CBI demanding that the retirement age be lifted to 70, and the imminence of legislation to outlaw age discrimination, issues surrounding the employability of older workers are firmly on the agenda. Subjects of interest and concern include their recruitment, retention, utilisation, deployment and early labour... view more... (2004-08-09)
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