Experts say those who disproportionately have trouble accessing health care, who are often of color, will be most impacted.
Author: Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY
Climate action is critical for health equity. Community health clinics are key – and need more support.
Johnson & Johnson announced a $2 million grant to support climate health equity at community clinics. Experts say more support like this is critical.
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During Black Maternal Health Week, experts want the stories of moms at the forefront, saying the impetus for policy changes has been long overdue.
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The dearth of data on kids’ vaccination rates by race and ethnicity are hindering targeted equity plans, experts say.
Study of health woes in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria shows effects of climate change
Experts say the study’s findings are an example of long-term health impacts of climate change on people of color.
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The latest survey from the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us program is taking a pulse on social and environmental factors that impact health.
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From pharmacy deserts to neighborhoods without pediatric care, underserved children, often Black and brown, face barriers to get COVID-19 shots.
Long drives and limited options: Indigenous women with breast cancer face harsh reality
A recent study found Indigenous women have significantly higher rates of mastectomies and lower rates of breast-conserving therapy than white women.
Native Hawaiian children were already grappling with poor health and food insecurity. Then came COVID-19.
Native Hawaiian children, who already suffer disproportionately from illnesses like obesity and asthma, saw their health worsen during the pandemic.