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Relative and absolute inequalities in cerebrovascular disease mortality rates: exploring the influence of socioeconomic status and urbanization levels in Taiwan

BMC Public Health
Background/Objective Limited evidence exists regarding the socioeconomic inequalities in cerebrovascular disease (CBD) mortality at different urbanization levels.
Wen-Yu Lin, Ping-Yi Lin, Wen-Miin Liang, Hsien-Wen Kuo   +3 more
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Trends in Socioeconomic Inequalities in Hypertension in Ontario, Canada, 2000-2012

International Journal of Population Data Science, 2018
Introduction Hypertension is leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. Low socioeconomic position (e.g., income or high material deprivation) is an important risk factor for hypertension.
Simran Shokar, Laura Rosella, Peter Smith, Hong Chen, Heather ChenManson, Jack Tu, Brendan Smith   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Community as the catalyst: A mixed‐methods evaluation of a promotora‐led wellness intervention to address mental health inequities in latine communities

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Latine communities face significant health and mental health inequities, which were exacerbated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Structural barriers, including economic factors and a lack of culturally responsive care, prevent these populations from accessing necessary treatment. This study evaluates the implementation of a
Jasmín D. Llamas, Lucila Ramos‐Sanchez, Sol Caselles, Cristina Leal, Jennifer Saldana Luna, Myriam Bartz, Emma Stecher   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in child malnutrition in Vietnam: findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys, 2000–2011 [PDF]

Global Health Action, 2016
Background: Child malnutrition is not only a major contributor to child mortality and morbidity, but it can also determine socioeconomic status in adult life.
Vu Duy Kien, Hwa-Young Lee, You-Seon Nam, Juhwan Oh, Kim Bao Giang, Hoang Van Minh   +5 more
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Occupational Conditions and Well‐Being Among Informal Waste Pickers in Hong Kong: A Comparative Study of 2018 and 2023

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Informal waste pickers play a crucial role in urban recycling systems but often face precarious employment and systematic marginalization. This study examines the evolving demographic, occupational, and health trends of informal waste pickers in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2023.
Siu‐Ming Chan, Alan Tam, Heng Xu, Yu‐tian He, Yuen‐Ki Tang, Gum‐Ryeong Park, Wing‐Him Tang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Post-millennial trends of socioeconomic inequalities in chronic illness among adults in Germany

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objective Time trends in health inequalities have scarcely been studied in Germany as only few national data have been available. In this paper, we explore trends in socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of chronic illness using Germany-wide data ...
Jens Hoebel, Benjamin Kuntz, Irene Moor, Lars Eric Kroll, Thomas Lampert   +4 more
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Unravelling the Referendum: An Analysis of the 2023 Australian Voice to Parliament Referendum Outcomes Across Capital Cities

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The 2023 Australian Voice to Parliament Referendum presented a pivotal moment in the nation's democratic landscape. Despite support for Indigenous well‐being, the referendum did not secure the necessary approval, prompting extensive analysis of its outcome.
Scott Baum, William Mitchell
wiley   +1 more source

Hidden in the Labour Market: An Intersectional Latent Class Analysis of Discouraged Workers in Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study employs an intersectionality‐informed latent class analysis (LCA) to examine the hidden diversity of discouraged workers in Australia. Drawing on nationally representative data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, we identified six empirically distinct subgroups defined by intersecting demographic and ...
Sora Lee, Woojin Kang
wiley   +1 more source

Widening socioeconomic inequalities in cancer incidence and related potential to reduce cancer between 2008 and 2019 in Germany

Scientific Reports
Background Cancer is one of the main causes of a high burden of disease and one of the strongest contributors to earlier mortality among lower socioeconomic groups in Germany. Therefore, studying socio-economic inequalities in cancer incidence is of high
Fabian Tetzlaff, Benjamin Barnes, Lina Jansen, Frederik Peters, Annemarie Schultz, Alexander Katalinic, Klaus Kraywinkel, Niels Michalski, Enno Nowossadeck, Jens Hoebel   +9 more
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Socioeconomic inequalities in the prevalence of chronic diseases and preventive care among adults aged 45 and older in Shaanxi Province, China

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Monitoring inequalities in chronic disease prevalence and their preventive care can help build effective strategies to improve health equality.
Sha Lai, Chi Shen, Xiaowei Yang, Xiaolong Zhang, Yongjian Xu, Qian Li, Jianmin Gao, Zhongliang Zhou   +7 more
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