Scientists Identify 8 Factors That Put Black Adults at Greater Risk of Early Death — The research reveals that |
A study by Tulane University reveals that Black adults in the U.S. have a 59% higher risk of premature death compared to White adults due to disparities in eight social determinants of health: employment, income, food security, education level, healthcare access, health insurance quality, home ownership, and marital status.
These eight factors are called social determinants of health. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a CDC survey used to determine disease prevalence and risks across the country, Tulane researchers modeled the impact of each factor on a person’s life expectancy. When all unfavorable social determinants were accounted for, the 59% mortality disparity was reduced to zero.
“This is the first time that anyone completely explained the differences,” Bundy said. “We didn’t expect that, and we were excited about that finding because it suggests social determinants should be the primary targets for eliminating health disparities.” Having just one unfavorable social determinant of health was found to double a person’s chances of an early death. With six or more, a person has eight times higher risk of premature mortality.
“So how do we eliminate the structural differences between races?” Bundy said. “And regardless of race, if you have six or more of these factors, you’re at a really high risk. How do we address these issues for everyone?”
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