Disparities in Preventive Medicine: A Journal Study Analysis

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 09:17

Journal research reveals that disparities significantly affect access to preventive medicine services like mammograms and vaccinations. Social risk factors, including educational deficits and limited healthcare access, contribute to lower odds of receiving essential services.
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Disparities in Preventive Medicine: A Journal Study Analysis

Social Risk Factors Impacting Preventive Medicine

Social risk factors play a crucial role in determining access to preventive medicine services.

Key Findings from the Study

  • Conducted by Tamara Schroeder, M.D., from the University of California, Davis
  • Data analyzed from 82,432 individuals in the National Health Interview Survey (2016-2018)
  • All preventive services showed a correlation with educational deficits and access to care

Odds Ratios Highlighting Disparities

Outcomes include:

  1. Mammography: OR, 0.73
  2. Pap test: OR, 0.78
  3. Influenza vaccine: OR, 0.71
  4. Pneumococcal vaccine: OR, 0.68
  5. Colonoscopy: OR, 0.82

Each unit increase in social risk count correlated with decreased odds of receiving screenings and vaccinations, underscoring the necessity of addressing these disparities in healthcare.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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