Articles tagged with Racial Differences
A new study reveals that racial disparities in cancer outcomes may be attributed to problems in doctor-patient communication. African-American patients tend to receive less information and are less actively involved in their medical decisions, leading to potential negative impacts on care.
A recent study found that blacks in the southern US are more likely to die from stroke than whites, with African Americans aged 45-64 facing a 51% higher risk. The study analyzed stroke death data from 1997-2001 and compared regional differences in mortality rates.
A study explores the implications of financial compensation for past injustices, considering indicators of wealth and assets to determine reparations amounts. The author argues that reparations could help address ongoing racial inequality in America.
A retrospective analysis of 4,054 study participants found that enalapril, an ACE inhibitor commonly given to patients with heart failure, is effective in both black and white populations. Despite equal response rates, black patients still had increased rates of progression to heart failure.
A Harvard study finds that racial differences in kidney transplant access cannot be explained by patient preferences, with black patients being less likely to be referred for evaluation or receive a transplant. The disparity remains even after controlling for coexisting illnesses and socioeconomic factors.