Health Disparities Update

Health Disparities Update

Health Disparities Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 10/28/2013 01:11 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Health Disparities page:

Too Few Kids Follow Bike Helmet Laws, Study Finds

10/26/2013 09:00 AM EDT

In L.A. County over 5-year period, 8 of 9 children who died in bike accidents weren't wearing helmets


Source: HealthDay

After Breast Cancer Surgery, Patient Assistance Programs Can Help

10/25/2013 02:00 PM EDT

Study found women who turned to these programs were more likely to receive other needed treatments


Source: HealthDay

Some Improvement Seen in U.S. Cholesterol Levels: CDC

10/24/2013 02:00 PM EDT

However, total cholesterol remains too high and screening rates too low, experts say


Source: HealthDay

Being Web-Savvy Tied to Better Health in Seniors

10/22/2013 02:00 PM EDT

Nonusers were less likely to exercise, eat a healthy diet or get colon cancer screening


Source: HealthDay

Pricey Cigarettes, Smoke-Free Homes Help Curb Habit, Study Suggests

10/17/2013 04:00 PM EDT

Findings especially applicable to low-income smokers


Source: HealthDay

One-Third of U.S. Adults Are Obese, CDC Says

10/17/2013 12:00 PM EDT

The number hasn't budged for years, agency notes


Source: HealthDay