Impact of community disadvantage and air pollution burden on geographic disparities of ovarian cancer survival in California
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.03.057
Abstract: ABSTRACT Ovarian cancer survival varies geographically throughout California. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of living in disadvantaged communities on spatial patterns of survival disparities. Including a bivariate spatial smooth of… read more here.
Keywords: cancer survival; geographic disparities; impact; ovarian cancer ... See more keywords
Geographic Disparities in Donor Lung Allocation before and after the November 2017 Change
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.919
Abstract: Purpose On November 24th 2017, the primary allocation unit was expanded from the donation service area (DSA) to a 250 mile radius from the donor. In the DSA based allocation system, geographic disparities in donor… read more here.
Keywords: allocation; transplant; 2017 2019; 2015 2017 ... See more keywords
Epidemiology of Geographic Disparities of Myocardial Infarction Among Older Adults in the United States: Analysis of 2000–2017 Medicare Data
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.707102
Abstract: Background: There are substantial geographic disparities in the life expectancy (LE) across the U.S. with myocardial infarction (MI) contributing significantly to the differences between the states with highest (leading) and lowest (lagging) LE. This study… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; geographic disparities; age; prevalence ... See more keywords
Geographic disparities and temporal changes of COVID-19 hospitalization risks in North Dakota
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1062177
Abstract: Background Although the burden of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been different across communities in the US, little is known about the disparities in COVID-19 burden in North Dakota (ND) and yet this information… read more here.
Keywords: covid hospitalization; temporal changes; north dakota; hospitalization risks ... See more keywords
Geographic disparities, determinants, and temporal changes in the prevalence of pre-diabetes in Florida
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.10443
Abstract: Background Left unchecked, pre-diabetes progresses to diabetes and its complications that are important health burdens in the United States. There is evidence of geographic disparities in the condition with some areas having a significantly high… read more here.
Keywords: pre diabetes; 2013 2016; geographic disparities; pre ... See more keywords
Geographic disparities and predictors of vaccination exemptions in Florida: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12973
Abstract: Background In the United States, state-level policies requiring vaccination of school-going children constitute a critical strategy for improving vaccination coverage. However, policies allowing vaccination exemptions have also been implemented and contribute to reductions in vaccination… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; predictors vaccination; exemptions florida; non medical ... See more keywords