Social Vulnerability, Race, and Fatal Police Shootings
When it comes to understanding fatal police shootings in the United States, a stark reality emerges: who you are and where you live significantly shape your risk. A recent study… Read More
Category: health equity
When Zip Codes Predict Lives Lost: The Links Between Social Vulnerability, Race, and Police Violence
We’ve written before about police violence. What if where you lived determined your likelihood of a fatal encounter with the police? This startling reality is what a recent study reveals,… Read More
Bridging Public Health and Critical Race Theory:
We’ve all seen research and analyses fail to consider the systemic racism and inequities that make health unobtainable in many communities. This is the gap Critical Race Theory (CRT) seeks… Read More
COVID-19 Models Missed the Social Determinants of Health
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, infectious disease models played a crucial role in guiding public health responses. But new research reveals a critical gap in these early… Read More
How Socioeconomic Factors Shape Lifetime Healthcare Costs
Healthcare policy debates often focus on costs, accessibility, and fairness. A new study, leveraging comprehensive data from Denmark, flips the script on a common assumption: that lower-income individuals consistently use… Read More
Hidden Costs of Preventive Care: Why Understanding Patient Demographics Matters
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was introduced, it promised to make preventive care free for many Americans. This exemption from cost-sharing for services like cancer screenings, diabetes tests, and… Read More
How New York’s Ground Ambulance Law Impacted Emergency Prices
Imagine being in a medical emergency, vulnerable, and unable to choose your ground ambulance provider. When the ambulance arrives, the last thing on your mind is whether it’s in-network. This… Read More
How FIFA’s Playbook Could Revolutionize Global Health Equity
When you think about FIFA, global health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, a recent article suggests (will download a .pdf) that the international governing body… Read More
Global Immunization Recovery: Renewed Efforts to Rebuild Health Systems for a Safer Future
The COVID-19 pandemic left a deep mark on global health systems, unraveling years of hard-won achievements in childhood immunization. With a virus suddenly at the forefront, routine health services, including… Read More
Why Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Pose Long-Term Risks for Adults Over 50
Vaccines have long been heralded for their role in preventing immediate illness. But what if their benefits extended far beyond that, influencing long-term health in profound ways? For adults over… Read More
How Racial Bias in Lab Testing Impacts AI in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, but what happens when the data feeding these powerful tools carries the weight of systemic inequities? A recent study highlights how racial disparities in… Read More
Making Nutritious Diets Affordable for All
For many people across the globe, eating a nutritious diet isn’t as simple as just making better food choices. The cost of these healthy diets and household income constraints create… Read More