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By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff | Jun 1, 2022

Fighting for Equitable Representation in Alzheimer’s Research

Social determinants of health (SDOH) have long-term, far-reaching, and not always obvious ramifications in people’s lives, including their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). These disparities were made clear by a 2020 report issued by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and the Urban Institute. The report found that deep social inequities –…more.

Categories: Alzheimer's Disease, Health Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Disparities

By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff | May 18, 2022

Placing Communities of Color at the Forefront of Hepatitis C Elimination

First identified in 1989, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) kills thousands of people in the United States each year. An estimated 2.4 million Americans live with chronic hepatitis C infection, which if left untreated can result in serious, even life-threatening health problems like cirrhosis and liver cancer. While HCV knows…more.

Categories: Health Disparities, Hepatitis C, Racial and Ethnic Disparities