Socioeconomic differences in flu vaccine uptake narrowed for those aged 18 to 64 years, but racial/ethnic, SES differences persisted for ≥65s
Inequalities Found With U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act Requirement
Women disproportionately excluded in minimum hours requirement; tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous, multiracial workers
Prostate Cancer Surgery Lagged for Black Men During Pandemic
Black men less likely than White men to undergo prostatectomy despite similar COVID-19 risk factors, biopsy Gleason grade groups
Black, Hispanic Communities Devastated by Loss Are Taking COVID-19 Safety Precautions
But authors say transparent information from public officials is needed to overcome persistent vaccine skepticism
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Hospital Factors Tied to Greater COVID-19 Mortality in Blacks
Black patients more likely than Whites to die in the hospital or hospice when not adjusting for site of care
AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
Plan was announced last month and acknowledges that there is racism and White privilege in the medical establishment
Asthma Flares Down Among Black, Hispanic Patients During Pandemic
Greatest decrease seen for those previously working outside of the home and in those without ‘allergic-type’ inflammation
Many Hispanic Americans Want to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, but Have Not
Earlier polls suggested that Hispanics were wary about the vaccine, but the latest survey found that hesitation is declining
Sex Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths Not Seen Across Race
However, Black women have COVID-19 mortality rates nearly four times higher than White men, three times higher than Asian men