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Resources by Topic: Health disparities

Minorities in Rural America
Describes the rural minority population, with demographic data and information on the economic structure and health resources available in rural minority communities. Includes separate chapters focused on rural African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian and Pacific Islander populations.
Author(s): Janice C. Probst, Michael E. Samuels, Kristen P. Jespersen, et al.
Date: 2002
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Minority Health Research Center (formerly the South Carolina Rural Health Research Center)
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Development of a Research Agenda on the Issues of Access to Care and Reduction of Health Status Disparities of Rural African Americans in South Carolina
Explores disparities in health among rural African American and rural White South Carolina residents, based on data from a range of studies conducted in the 1990s.
Author(s): Michael E. Samuels, Janice C. Probst, Karen Willert, et al.
Date: 01/2001
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Minority Health Research Center (formerly the South Carolina Rural Health Research Center)
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Mental Health: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity — A Supplement to Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
Provides comprehensive coverage of issues relevant to the mental health of different racial and ethnic groups. Includes some information specific to rural areas.
Date: 2001
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Race and Place: Urban-Rural Differences in Health for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Investigates urban-rural disparities for racial and ethnic minorities in six health areas: infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Provides data for the years 1991-1995.
Author(s): Rebecca T. Slifkin, Laurie J. Goldsmith, Thomas C. Ricketts,
Date: 03/2000
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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If You Knew the Conditions: Health Care to Native Americans
Summarizes the history of administration of healthcare to Native American recipients by the United States government. Includes biographies of famous Native American physicians. Online version of a 1994 exhibit on Native American Health.
Date: 1994
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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State Tobacco-Related Disparities
Dashboard presents state-level data on tobacco use in the form of maps and charts based on a number of demographic categories, such at age, race and ethnicity, income, and urban-rural location, among others. Allows users to narrow data by state and year and compare demographic factors.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Using Project ECHO and Patient Navigation to Improve Care for Cancer Survivors in Rural Areas
Case study describing a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded pilot study to reduce health inequities among rural cancer survivors at National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) sites in Kansas, Montana, Nevada, and South Carolina. Discusses implementation of patient navigation and the Project ECHO telemonitoring platform in order to improve access to care and services.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Health Disparities in American Indian or Alaska Native People
Offers data and statistics on HIV, STDs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis diagnoses among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Highlights infection rates among AI/AN populations and compares them to Whites. Presents links to further information.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Tribal Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Case study on the Three Fires Cancer Consortium, a training and support program focused on promoting colorectal cancer screening and reducing disparities in tribal communities in Michigan. Includes discussion of patient navigation, cultural appropriateness, and more.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Maternal Health Innovation Podcast
Discusses ways to advance health equity for women and birthing people. Provides innovative strategies and stories focused on improving maternal health outcomes.
Type: Audio
Sponsoring organization: Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center
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