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"Despite the fact people with disabilities comprise 25 percent of the population, they often confront barriers to basic health care services such as physical examinations, weight measurement, and effective communication with their physicians. To achieve more equitable care and social justice for patients with disability, considerable improvements are needed to educate physicians about making healthcare delivery systems more accessible and accommodating."
- Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc, Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Health Policy Research Center, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital

According to a study reported in JAMA of 6,000 women over a 28-year period, the overall prevalence of preeclampsia among all women was 9.5%. Black women had the highest age-adjusted prevalence of preeclampsia (12.4%) compared with Hispanic (8.2%) and white women (7.1%). For Black women, birth status outside the U.S. and shorter duration of residence (those who lived in America for less than 10 years) were associated with 26% lower odds of preeclampsia.

Source: Population Health News, Volume 9 Number 1, January 2022, "U.S.-Born Black Women at Higher Risk of Preeclampsia than Foreign-Born Counterparts; Race Alone Does Not Explain Disparity," by Caslon Hatch

5 Health Challenges for Parents with Low versus Higher Incomes in Spring 2021

1. Parents in fair or poor health: 26.4% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 3.9% (income at or above 400% FPL)
2. Parents have one or more chronic conditions: 48.3% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 34.8% (income at or above 400% FPL)
3. Parents have a mental or behavioral health condition: 40.9% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 20.0% (income at or above 400% FPL)
4. Parents uninsured: 21.0% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 2.3% (income at or above 400% FPL)
5. Parents report problems paying medical bills: 29.7% (income at or below 138% FPL) vs. 4.2% (income at or above 400% FPL)

Source: Urban Institute, January 5, 2022

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