The link between income and health outcomes is well-established, with lower-income individuals often experiencing worse health outcomes compared to their wealthier counterparts. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adds to this body of research, finding that income-related inequalities in diabetes have worsened over the Read more…
Access to healthy food options is essential for maintaining good health, but for many individuals living in urban areas, finding fresh fruits and vegetables can be a challenge. A recent study by the American Heart Association found that living near a food swamp, an area with limited access to healthy Read more…
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, affecting millions of people every year. However, recent studies have shown that certain racial and ethnic groups are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease than others, highlighting significant health disparities in our Read more…
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The management of chronic diseases requires ongoing care and self-management, which can be challenging for patients with social determinants of health, such as poverty, low education, and limited access to healthcare resources. Read more…
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) and chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are serious complications of diabetes that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. A recent study published in Vascular Medicine examines the association between these conditions and socioeconomic deprivation in people with diabetes. The study involved a population data-linkage and Read more…
Living with peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be challenging enough, but for people experiencing food insecurity, the risks of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions can be significantly higher. According to a recent study presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference, food insecurity is Read more…
A recent retrospective cohort study of Medicare patients hospitalized with a diabetic foot ulcer found an intersectionality of patients who identify as black as well as rural patients, and the mortality probability or probability of major leg amputation. This study examined 124,487 patients and based on a statistical analysis, found Read more…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published their final rule for Medicare Advantage plans for 2023. One of the new initiatives reflected in these rules is an effort to increase equity and access to affordable care, an effort that begins with the collection of social risk factors. “The Read more…
A recent Yale-led study found that Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)-related hospitalizations among adults 65 and under are on the rise, Based on inpatient data collected, adults under 65 accounted for 39.7% of CLI-related hospitalizations in 2011, and rose to 49.3% in 2017. CLI is an advanced form of Peripheral Artery Read more…
A recent study found that SDoH can impact mortality and that demographic and regional health disparities are linked to increased mortality risk of premature heart attacks. This variability in heart attack mortality was impacted by there race, gender, and region where the individual lived. Although premature heart attacks in the Read more…