Respondents cite economic issues related to treatment, which can be compounded for patients living in rural areas
COVID-19-Related Financial Disruptions Linked to Child Mental Health
No association seen for school disruptions with mental health, including stress, sadness, COVID-19-related worry
Inequities Seen in Cancer Treatment Delay in Patients With SARS-CoV-2
Race and ethnicity, area-level social determinants of health linked to delayed or discontinued cancer treatment
U.S. College Students Face COVID-19-Related Stressors
Bereavement, financial hardship especially impactful on student distress, while contracting COVID-19 tied to lower risk for distress
Food Insecurity Tied to Delayed, Forgone Medical Care
Food insecurity during the pandemic disproportionately affected non-White and low-income individuals
Social Vulnerability Linked to Increased Severity of COVID-19
Once hospitalized, patients did not experience differences in hospital mortality, discharge disposition
Pandemic Cut Orthopedic Residency Application Cycle Expenses
Difference attributed to the use of virtual interviews and lack of away rotations
Wealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
47 percent with annual incomes ≥$100,000 willing to get their child vaccinated versus only 34 percent of those with incomes less than $50,000
Healthy, Plant-Based Diet Tied to Lower COVID-19 Risk
Association seems to be particularly pronounced among individuals living in areas with higher socioeconomic deprivation
Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d
Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance
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