Publications by authors named "D Gaskin"
Purpose Of Review: The epidemiologic phenomenon known as the "Hispanic paradox" postulates that Hispanic/Latino Americans generally tend to live longer than other racial/ethnic communities, despite facing many socioeconomic disadvantages and other healthcare barriers. Whether this phenomenon is relevant among kidney transplantation (KT) recipients remains unclear. To investigate the possibility of a Hispanic mortality advantage, we conducted a systematic review of the published literature comparing short-term KT outcomes (first 12-months) for US Hispanic versus non-Hispanic White KT recipients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Black adults have higher dementia risk than White adults. Whether tighter population-level blood pressure (BP) control reduces this disparity is unknown.
Objective: Estimate the impact of optimal BP treatment intensity on racial disparities in dementia.
Article Synopsis
- * Analyzed data indicated that areas with higher social vulnerability experienced significantly more emergency dental visits and inpatient stays compared to less vulnerable areas, highlighting a correlation between social challenges and dental health issues.
- * Increased availability of dental providers was linked to fewer emergency visits, suggesting that improving access to dental care could alleviate the pressure on emergency services in vulnerable communities.
Social Determinants of Health and US Health Care Expenditures by Insurer.
JAMA Netw Open
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- US health care spending is increasing rapidly, with ongoing health disparities highlighted, and addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) might help manage these costs.
- The study examined the link between SDOH and health expenditures for various insurance types, using data from the 2021 Medical Expenditure Panel SDOH Survey.
- Findings showed that certain social factors, like educational level and social isolation, significantly influenced Medicaid costs, indicating that improving education could lower health expenses for beneficiaries.
Exploring the Association Between Minimum Wage Policy, Income Inequality, and Obesity Rates in US Counties.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
October 2024
Objective: To examine the interaction between minimum wage policy, income inequality, and obesity rates among U.S. counties, and how this relationship is shaped by policy, place, and racial/ethnic composition in a county.
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