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The Myth of Meritocracy and African American Health
Commentary from two professors formerly with Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. In their essay, the authors discuss how the meritocratic ideology of the American Dream may actually act as a negative health determinant for African Americans.
A Population-Based Study of Sexual Orientation Identity and Gender Differences in Adult Health
A study based on Massachusetts data which discusses disparities in sexual orientation. Researchers found disparities in chronic disease risk, victimization, access to health care, mental health and smoking.
American Indian/Alaska Native Uninsurance Disparities: A Comparison of 3 Surveys
A study which examined whether 3 nationally representative data sources produce consistent estimates of disparities and rates of uninsurance among American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) populations. The study also showed how choice of data sources impacts study conclusions.
The Missouri interpretation & translation survey: a pilot study of limited English proficiency.
A pilot study was developed and sent to health care stakeholders in Missouri; sixty-two surveys from a variety of providers and health care settings were analyzed. This preliminary survey suggests that more than a third of health care providers in Missouri routinely offer interpretation services, mostly by using paid phone service. At least 20%, however, [...]
