The etiology of pediatric obesity is complex and multifactorial.
Compelling evidence shows that social risks and mental health are intertwined.
Disparities in health and health care exist across multiple dimensions. Greater recognition and understanding of the social determinants of health has led to a considerable amount of research on the ways racism affects health outcomes, socioeconomic status, insurance status, the physical environment, and more.
"Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Critical Care Near the End of Life
Hauschildt, Katrina E. et al.
Critical Care Clinics, Volume 40, Issue 4, 753 - 766"
Patients from groups that are racially or ethnically minoritized or of low socioeconomic status receive more intensive care near the end of life than others, in part, due to their higher propensity to be admitted to high treatment-intensity hospitals.
This study examines the impact of science outreach programs on university researchers working with vulnerable populations.
On Wednesday 25th September 2024, the five 2024 WE Empower awardees will take part in the WE Empower SDG Challenge Pitch Night. Hosted by fashion designer, author and philanthropist, Diane Von Fur
This chapter aligns with several SDG goals. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being: the chapter discusses the poor health status and health disparities faced by Indigenous populations globally (higher rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality, malnutrition etc.) and advocates for targeted policy responses and improved access to healthcare services. Goal 10: the chapter discusses the social, economic, and political marginalization of Indigenous peoples worldwide, describing how Indigenous communities are often denied self-determination, face ongoing loss of land and resources, and experience systemic discrimination. Goal 15: Life on Land: the chapter discusses the close relationship between the health of Indigenous peoples and the health of their traditional lands and ecosystems. It highlights the importance of biodiversity conservation and the need to recognize the rights of Indigenous communities to their ancestral territories and natural resources.
