Tag: health equity
Cancer mortality gap widens: wealthy urban areas see steep declines while rural regions lag behind
Cancer mortality in the US has dropped steeply since 1991, but the gains are concentrated in wealthy urban areas. Rural…
How US immigration policy shapes maternal and child health outcomes
Immigration policy restrictions directly limit prenatal care access for undocumented women, reshaping family health decisions and creating measurable population-level maternal…
US Infant Mortality Reaches Historic Low, Yet Lags Peer Nations
The United States achieved an all-time low in infant mortality in 2025 according to CDC data, yet continues to lag…
Indigenous-led health research essential for reconciliation in Canada
Canadian researchers emphasize the need for Indigenous-led health research approaches to advance reconciliation and address persistent health disparities. The commentary…
Child Poverty Rises in Wealthy Nations Despite Economic Growth, UNICEF Analysis Shows
UNICEF analysis reveals that 1 in 8 children in wealthy nations live in poverty despite overall economic growth. Nordic countries…
IOM Calls for Evidence-Based Innovation to Transform Migration Health Systems
IOM outlines comprehensive innovation framework to transform healthcare access for 281 million international migrants. Evidence-based digital solutions could reduce healthcare…
Language Barriers in Healthcare: How Communication Gaps Affect Patient Safety and Quality of Care
Language barriers in healthcare contribute to 25% of medical errors in multicultural settings, affecting patient safety and diagnostic accuracy. Professional…
US Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030: Mixed Progress on Nutrition as Implementation Challenges Persist
New US Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030 show incremental progress in nutrition science while highlighting persistent implementation challenges. Despite five editions…