Widening economic inequality in the USA has been accompanied by increasing disparities
in health outcomes. The life expectancy of the wealthiest Americans now exceeds that of the …

Income inequality in the USA has increased over the past four decades. Socioeconomic
gaps in survival have also increased. Life expectancy has risen among middle-income and …

Importance An association between social and neighborhood characteristics and health
outcomes has been reported but remains poorly understood owing to complex …

Background Social determinants influence the development and control of hypertension.
METHODS National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011–2018) data for adults …

Although it is known that the social determinants of health have a larger influence on health
outcomes than health care, there currently is no structured way for primary care providers to …

Health systems worldwide are confronted with challenges due to increased demand from
their citizens, an aging population, a variety of health risks and limited resources. Key health …

Health inequity, categories and examples of which were discussed in the previous chapter,
arises from social, economic, environmental, and structural disparities that contribute to …

Background Educational outcomes in the United Kingdom vary as a function of students'
family background, with those of lower socioeconomic status (SES) and certain ethnic …

Abstract Purpose of Review African-Americans disproportionately suffer from leading causes
of morbidity and mortality including cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and preterm birth …

In 2002, the Institute of Medicine highlighted community partnerships as important in
strategies for ensuring the public's health in the 21st century. Whether defined narrowly as …