Health Disparities Update

Health Disparities Update

 

Health Disparities Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 03/04/2013 01:10 PM EST

New on the MedlinePlus Health Disparities page:

City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer

03/01/2013 02:00 PM EST

Scientists found that wind, humidity raise levels of airborne particles


Source: HealthDay

Low-Income Patients Often Have Trouble Reaching Doctor via Email

03/01/2013 02:00 PM EST

Health clinics in poorer communities less likely to offer services such as electronic communication


Source: HealthDay

1 in 8 Adults May Have Sensitive Teeth

03/01/2013 12:00 PM EST

Survey of U.S. dentists finds rates highest among young adults, women


Source: HealthDay

1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD

03/01/2013 09:00 AM EST

Women who are younger, black or Asian at highest risk for short-term symptoms of stress disorder


Source: HealthDay

1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence

02/28/2013 12:00 PM EST

Survey also looked at attitudes toward mental illness following Newtown, Conn., tragedy
Source: HealthDay