Mayors’ views on health disparities documented in new study
Nearly one-third of mayors believe that city policies won’t lessen health disparities, according to new research from Drexel University.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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Hepatitis C treatment in black patients: Longer isn’t better
A shorter course of treatment for hepatitis C works just as well as a longer one for black patients.
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Shave and a checkup: Health interventions at the barbershop
To improve health outcomes for black men, some researchers are bringing care to non-traditional settings, such as barbershops.
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Ban the Box laws: When employers can’t ask about criminal history
This collection of research looks at Ban the Box initiatives, including potential impacts in areas such as crime and employee discrimination.
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Violence against women crossing the border
Research that documents the perils women face on the migrant trail.
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More minorities see doctors after Medicaid reform
Efforts at improving health equity in Oregon have reduced disparities in primary care visits among African American and Native American people.
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Black children more likely to die after surgery
Death after surgery is more than twice as likely for black children than white children. New models indicate differing risk factors.
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Can black Republicans draw voters to the GOP?
This new collection of research looks at black conservatism and the likelihood that black Republicans can draw African-American voters to the GOP.
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When the economy suffers, so does personal health
An unhealthy economy might portend bad news for physical and mental health.
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Latino, Native American prisoners least likely to get early-release option
Federal courts are less likely to give Latinos and Native Americans the option of getting out of prison early for good behavior, a new study suggests. Offenders who are Asian are the most likely of any racial group to be allowed to earn “good time” credit.
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