Work

Identifying and addressing disparities in the evaluation and treatment of children with growth hormone deficiency

Year: 2022

Type: review

Abstract: Health disparities are a significant cause of concern globally and in the United States. Disparities have been additionally highlighted throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during which populations of color have been the most affected by the disease. Social determinants of health, race, ethnicity, and gender have all contributed to disparate outcomes and disparities spanning all age groups. Multiple socio-ecological factors contribute to disparities and different strategies have been proposed. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of disparities in pediatric treatment and outcomes, with a focus on children with endocrine disorders.

Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology

DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.989404

Authors: Kara Beliard, Vickie Wu, Julie Samuels, Terri H. Lipman, Robert Rapaport

Institutions: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,950