It’s flu season. Here’s what research shows about adult vaccinations
Studies show that Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. have lower rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable infections compared with white adults.
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Death and taxes: Research links neighborhood race, tax delinquency and life expectancy
A new study finds that tax delinquency is an indicator of lower life expectancy in Pittsburgh’s poor, Black neighborhoods. The association has its roots in America’s history of racism and segregation, researchers explain.
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Socioeconomic disparities in respiratory health have persisted or widened in the U.S. in the last 60 years, new research shows
In addition to delving into the new study, we look at a body of research that links respiratory health to socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and where people live.
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Racial disparities in opioid addiction treatment: a primer and research roundup
The story of how systemic racism took root in policy and addiction treatment dates back to the 1800s. Disparities persist today in the prescription of methadone and buprenorphine. Here’s what history and research reveal.
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Racial and ethnic minorities, older adults underrepresented in U.S. vaccine trials over the past decade
“Anytime we have chronic underrepresentation of any given population, we’re not going to understand the medical needs and how the proposed treatments will work for that population,” says Dr. Julie K. Silver.
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Covering the impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ community: 4 tips and 5 questions to get you started
As newsrooms cover COVID-19 and its impacts on groups disproportionately affected by the disease, journalists often overlook or give less attention to the LGBTQ population.
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The impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ communities: A research roundup
“Economic effects of COVID-19 have been enormous on LGBTQ people, so it’s not just a viral reality,” says Dr. Perry Halkitis, dean of Rutgers’ School of Public Health, whose research focuses on LGBTQ populations. “It’s a social reality. It’s an economic reality. It’s a psychological reality.”
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Investigating stories on water access, affordability and safety: 5 tips to get started
Tip #1: Remember that families experience water insecurity in the suburbs and rural areas, in addition to cities.
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Racial disparities in telemedicine: A research roundup + 5 reporting tips for journalists
Researchers have begun to explore how a new emphasis on virtual care might exacerbate persistent racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. health care — and, perhaps, help repair them.
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Water, but not everywhere: Research sheds light on race and water access in metro areas
Householders of color in the 50 largest metropolitan areas are 34% more likely to lack what the U.S. Census Bureau calls “complete plumbing” compared with white, non-Hispanic householders, new research finds.
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