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Black/Hispanic Disparities in a Vulnerable Post-Stroke Home Care Population
This article examines socio-economic and health disparities in a diverse, hypertensive sample of 495 post-stroke Black, non-Hispanic and Hispanic home health patients at risk of a recurrent stroke due to elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP), defined as SBP  > 140 mmHg. The article, which analyzes cross-sectional data, focuses on correlates of patients’ SBP—the leading modifiable cause of stroke—and physical function—a key stroke sequela and indicator of post-stroke quality of life. Of the 495 participants, 69.7% were Black, non-Hispanic, and 3 0.3% Hispanic. Black participants had significantly higher mean ...
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - December 17, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Racial Disparities and Factors Affecting Michigan Colorectal Cancer Screening
ConclusionThe racial disparity in colorectal cancer screening in Michigan was explained by other characteristics. The healthcare community can work to eliminate racial disparities in colorectal cancer screening by increasing screening efforts for individuals with these characteristics.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - November 3, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research