Update in Health Disparities
December 1, 2007 | Journal Article
This article presents findings from a selection of the research literature published on racial and ethnic disparities in health care during 2006.
Racial Disparities
You are now viewing 191 - 200 of 235 results
Sort results by:
Studying State Legislation of Cultural and Linguistic Competence
October 21, 2009 | Program Result Report
The National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University analyzed efforts by 14 states to integrate cultural and/or linguistic competence into curricula, continuing education and licensure requirements for health and mental health care professionals.
Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Health Care of Employees and Dependents in Detroit
September 18, 2009 | Program Result Report
Representatives of American auto makers and two health providers implemented strategies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health care experienced by auto company employees and dependents in the Detroit area.
Masculinity Study Finds Surprising Twist and Spurs New Research
September 18, 2009 | Story
Health & Society Scholar breaks new ground in determining how class and gender impact health behavior.
Getting Detailed Information from Surveys of 14 Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups on Health Care Discrimination and the Health Care System
June 3, 2009 | Program Result Report
Researchers at Harvard University School of Public Health conducted two telephone surveys of randomly selected U.S. adults representing 14 racial and ethnic minority groups, plus White Americans, in 2006 and 2007.
Getting Minority Patients' Points of View about Cultural Barriers to Health Care
May 11, 2009 | Program Result Report
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, conducted in-depth interviews with Mexican and Vietnamese immigrants to understand their views and experiences of cultural barriers in health care in the U.S.
Heart Failure Strikes Younger African Americans at the Same Rate as Older Caucasians
March 18, 2009 | News Release
Treating hypertension and obesity key to heart failure prevention.
Faith-Based Coalitions to Combat Childhood Obesity
January 11, 2009 | News Release
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $4.8 million to groups nationwide.
Programs' Progress
February 27, 2012 | Story
Leaders' Link Newsletter: January/February 2012.
Symposium on Health Disparities in Male Depression
November 11, 2008 | Program Result Report
State of the Art held the Symposium on Health Disparities in Male Depression to advance understanding of cultural barriers to awareness and treatment of male depression among health professionals, legislators and the general public.