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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research

Association of Health Care Journalists

Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities but leaving them out can also be problematic, according to a recent consensus report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Racial categories in the U.S., population. Reconciling this gap takes effort, Wilson writes.

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Global research uncovers varying diabetes mortality risks by ethnicity

News Medical Health Sciences

While advances in diabetes care have improved survival rates, this study highlights persistent ethnic disparities in mortality risk, urging tailored healthcare strategies to address diverse needs.

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Q&A with Anthony Anderson: “I Got Real About my Type 2 Diabetes—and I Never Looked Back”

Black Health Matters

As we look toward a healthier new year, Black Health Matters sat down with Anthony Anderson for a candid conversation about his personal journey with type 2 diabetes. I made a lifestyle change, starting with being conscious about my health, getting fit, and listening to my care team. Race, Ethnicity, & Kidney Disease.

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Discrimination exposure found to raise anxiety, depression risks among racial and ethnic groups

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety among specific racial and ethnic groups due to cultural, social, and systemic factors.

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Black History Month: Five Essential Resources about Racism in Public Health

CSTE

Throughout the years, African Americans have made invaluable contributions to public health. CSTE and the public health community have a responsibility to understand the historical effect of racism in our field and highlight the people who moved health equity forward despite that. Medicine: A Conversation with Harriet A.

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Atlanta study finds relationship between childhood trauma and heart health in Black women

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. While theres a growing body of evidence addressing the relationship of childhood trauma to heart health , Telisa Spikes wanted to take a deeper dive into the experiences of Black adults. It also measured markers of vascular health among participants.

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Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on November 27, 2024, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Neurocognitive disparities: investigating ethnicity and mental health in rural aging adults."