Are variations in rates of attending cultural activities associated with population health in the United States?

Background: Population studies conducted in Sweden have revealed an association between attendance at cultural activities and health. Using data from US residents, we examined whether the association could be observed in the US.

Methods: Participants in the current study included 1,244 individuals who participated in the 1998 General Social Survey.

Implications of black immigrant health for U.S. racial disparities in health.

This paper contributes to a growing understanding of U.S. black-white health disparities by using national-level data to disaggregate the health status of black Americans into the following subgroups: U.

Do patient assessments of primary care differ by patient ethnicity?

Objective: To determine if patient assessments (reports and ratings) of primary care differ by patient ethnicity.

Data Sources/study Design: A self-administered patient survey of 6,092 Massachusetts employees measured seven defining characteristics of primary care: (1) access (financial, organizational); (2) continuity (longitudinal, visit based); (3) comprehensiveness (knowledge of patient, preventive counseling); (4) integration; (5) clinical interaction (communication, thoroughness of physical examinations); (6) interpersonal treatment; and (7) trust. The study employed a cross-sectional observational design.