Health disparities in New York City
"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 acr...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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New York
2004
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19296075124910142579-Health-disparities-in-New-york.htm |
| Summary: | "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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| Physical Description: | 32 p. Digital |