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Key Points Question Are race and social determinants of health associated with hospital readmission within 1 year of discharge for acute myocardial infarction? Findings Among 2822 younger adults, Black individuals… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question Are race and social determinants of health associated with hospital readmission within 1 year of discharge for acute myocardial infarction? Findings Among 2822 younger adults, Black individuals had an adjusted 34% higher odds of readmission vs White individuals, with Black women having the highest prevalence. This association of Black race with readmission was stronger among unemployed individuals and those with fewer hours of work. Meaning Black individuals, especially women, appear to have an excess risk of 1-year readmission not explained by a higher burden of risk factors or social determinants of health, so future research should identify factors associated with readmission that may be addressed to improve equity.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2023
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