Health disparities in New York City
Karpati, Adam ; Mostashari, Farzad ; Bassett, Mary ; Frieden, Thomas
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - New York
2004
32 p.
discrimination ; health service ; social aspect ; social policy ; state intervention ; health status
Medicine - Toxicology - Health
English
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"To understand health disparities between economic and racial/ethnic groups in New York City,it is helpful to understand the economic and racial/ethnic diversity of City residents.So,we begin the report with a social and demographic description of the City.Then,we examine health disparities across a wide range of topics,such as life expectancy,leading causes of death,mental illness and substance abuse,HIV/AIDS,obesity and diabetes, asthma,and maternal/infant health.Finally,we explore some of the social and physical conditions that influence health and health disparities."
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