COVID-19 fatalities by zip codes and socioeconomic indicators across various U.S. regions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102471
Abstract: Background There is a paucity of literature addressing COVID-19 case-fatality ratios (CFR) by zip code (ZC). We aim to analyze trends in COVID-19 CFR, population density, and socioeconomic status (SES) indicators (unemployment, median household income)… read more here.
Keywords: household income; covid fatalities; zip codes; cfr ... See more keywords
180 Disparities in Distribution of PulsePoint Responders and Potential Impacts on Pandemic Response in Underserved Communities of Allegheny County
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.09.191
Abstract: Study Objectives: Due to their ubiquity, smartphone applications are becoming increasingly important for emergency response, including providing a means of mobilizing volunteer responders. Data from these applications may be useful for identifying potential disparities in… read more here.
Keywords: available responders; response; emergency; income ... See more keywords
354 Decreased Emergency Department Utilization by Lower Socioeconomic Status Population as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.09.369
Abstract: Study Objective: The SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in lower emergency department (ED) volumes. It has precipitated business and school closures along with the implementation of physical distancing measures, which culminated in a… read more here.
Keywords: phase; emergency; zip; zip codes ... See more keywords
Analyzing pediatric bicycle injuries using geo-demographic data.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.034
Abstract: PURPOSE Bicycle accidents are potentially preventable, and helmets can mitigate the severity of injuries. The purpose of the study it to investigate geo-demographic areas to establish prevention policies and targeted programs. METHODS From October 2013… read more here.
Keywords: geo demographic; bicycle accidents; zip codes; pediatric bicycle ... See more keywords
SNARE proteins: zip codes in vesicle targeting?
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DOI: 10.1042/bcj20210719
Abstract: Membrane traffic in eukaryotic cells is mediated by transport vesicles that bud from a precursor compartment and are transported to their destination compartment where they dock and fuse. To reach their intracellular destination, transport vesicles… read more here.
Keywords: targeting signals; codes vesicle; snare proteins; zip codes ... See more keywords
Health Care Disparities in Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy.
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2023.2168015
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate prevalence of diabetes (DM), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and areas with highest rates of undetected DR. To quantify and map locations of disparities as they relate to poverty and minority populations. METHODS Retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: health; zip; risk; zip codes ... See more keywords
Insights From the Geographic Spread of the Lyme Disease Epidemic
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy510
Abstract: Background Lyme disease is the most common reportable zoonotic infection in the United States. Recent data suggest spread of the Ixodes tick vector and increasing incidence of Lyme disease in several states, including Pennsylvania. We… read more here.
Keywords: healthcare use; disease; zip codes; lyme disease ... See more keywords
Demonstrating an approach for evaluating synthetic geospatial and temporal epidemiologic data utility: results from analyzing >1.8 million SARS-CoV-2 tests in the United States National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C)
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DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocac045
Abstract: Abstract Objective This study sought to evaluate whether synthetic data derived from a national coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) dataset could be used for geospatial and temporal epidemic analyses. Materials and Methods Using an original dataset… read more here.
Keywords: data utility; synthetic data; zip; covid ... See more keywords
Chicago’s Citywide COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Program: Protect Chicago Plus
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DOI: 10.1177/00333549221143093
Abstract: Vaccination is one of the most effective strategies to control the spread of COVID-19 and reduce morbidity and mortality; however, rapid and equitable vaccine distribution is required to achieve such outcomes. We conducted a basic… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; vaccine equity; program; covid ... See more keywords
Absolute versus relative socioeconomic disadvantage and homicide: a spatial ecological case–control study of US zip codes
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DOI: 10.1186/s40621-022-00371-z
Abstract: Background Homicide is a major cause of death and contributes to health disparities in the United States. This burden overwhelmingly affects people from racial and ethnic minority populations as homicide occurs more often in neighborhoods… read more here.
Keywords: study; socioeconomic disadvantage; income; zip ... See more keywords
Variation in COVID-19 Diagnosis by Zip Code and Race and Ethnicity in Indiana
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.593861
Abstract: Objectives: To describe variations in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis by zip code race and ethnicity in Indiana. Methods: Cross-sectional evaluation of subjects with SARS-CoV-2 at Indiana University Health. We performed two separate analyses, first… read more here.
Keywords: zip; zip codes; covid; per 000 ... See more keywords