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[thxnews]

UKHSA Urges Vaccination: Winter Health Shield

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is amplifying its call for eligible individuals from ethnic minority groups to prioritize their health by booking both flu and COVID-19 vaccines. This urgent appeal, specifically directed at people from Pakistani and black Caribbean ethnic backgrounds and those residing in more deprived areas, aims to shield them and their families from the heightened risks of these infections during the winter months.   Inequality Insight: Emergency Hospital Admissions Recent data from UKHSA's report on emergency hospital admission rates for influenza and COVID-19 in England reveals alarming disparities. Emergency hospital admission rates for both illnesses were significantly higher among individuals living in the most deprived areas compared to those in the least deprived areas. Persistent differences in admission rates among ethnic groups were also observed.   Key Findings from the Report: - Influenza admission rates for the Pakistani ethnic group were 2.7 times higher than the white ethnic group. - Black, African, Caribbean, or black British ethnic groups had influenza admission rates 1.6 times higher than the white ethnic group. - Emergency hospital admission rates for both influenza and COVID-19 were 2.6 and 2.1 times higher, respectively, for individuals in more deprived areas.   Analysis and Future Investigations: While the report highlights these inequalities, it doesn't delve into the underlying factors driving these differences. The complex landscape of health inequalities involves multiple overlapping factors, including existing social and economic disparities, healthcare intervention coverage, and pre-existing health conditions. This analysis lays the foundation for future investigations, emphasizing the need for a closer examination of underlying reasons and the delivery of interventions.   Call to Action: Improving Vaccine Coverage The findings underscore the urgent need to enhance vaccine coverage across ethnic groups and different levels of deprivation. Dr. Mary Ramsay, Director of Immunisation at UKHSA, emphasizes the importance of taking both flu and COVID-19 vaccines for optimal protection against these viruses during winter.   Voices Supporting Vaccination: - Dr. Mary Ramsay: Encourages eligible individuals, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds, to get vaccinated against these preventable diseases. - Dr. Shona Arora: Acknowledges observed disparities and urges eligible individuals to book flu and COVID-19 vaccinations promptly. - Dr. Salman Waqar: Emphasizes the significance of vaccination from a religious perspective and encourages eligible individuals not to delay getting vaccinated for free.   Closing the Gap: Vaccine Uptake Data Previously published UKHSA vaccine uptake data reveals disparities in influenza and COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Among individuals aged 65 years and over, there were significant differences between ethnic groups, with lower vaccine coverage in certain communities.   Easy Booking Process: Protect Yourself Today! Both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be booked conveniently through the NHS website, NHS app, or by calling 119. The vaccines can be given simultaneously for enhanced protection. With robust safety profiles and proven advantages, there's no reason to delay. Book your vaccination appointment now and ensure a healthier winter for you and your community.   Sources: THX News & UK Health Security Agency. Read the full article

[essentialise]

Bloomberg Global Equality Summit. What a day. #menopauseawareness #genderequity #menopauseatwork #genderhealthgap #womenshealthcare #healthinequalities #workplacewellbeing #bloomberg #womensnetwork #maleallies #maleally #inclusiveculture https://www.instagram.com/p/ClBApRGjoy4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[infogiotv]

Il Fallimento della Sanità Pubblica

Negli ultimi decenni, la sanità pubblica ha vissuto una metamorfosi profonda, trasformando radicalmente la percezione e il trattamento di chi necessita di cure mediche. Al cuore di questo cambiamento epocale c’è stata la transizione del paziente a “utente”. Questo passaggio non è soltanto una questione di terminologia, ma rappresenta un mutamento radicale nel modo in cui i servizi sanitari sono…

[mgshearon]

Too good not to share! #Repost @ijustwannalive2020 ・・・ #TrumpsArmy #HomeGrownTerrorist #VoteAwayThePlague #RockThaVote2020 #45bucketsOfLies #TimeToRecognize #BreonnaTaylor #VOTEearly #JacobBlake #BlackLivesMatter #HealthInequalities #StopKillingUs #StopVoterSupression #1619Project #GoodTrouble #TrumpetIdiots And all his #MaskMurderers #IJustWannaLive #ThAttaway https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJYgKgh35v/?igshid=1p92q4mf2e0lj

[kidneystories2013]

American Kidney Fund @KidneyFund Tomorrow, AKF President LaVarne Burton will be a special guest in the fifth installment of @CBCFInc Virtual Brain Trust Series. She and other health professionals will discuss the root causes of #healthinequity and strategies for recovery. Register here: http://ow.ly/7nV750A44kg (at Hammond, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBROKIgD1kC/?igshid=vhvpnjfinpyv

[nolefturnsinc]

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[sarahgraham7]

Covid19, the Cumberlege Review, and the future of Hysterical Women

An update on #HystericalWomen and why, post-Covid19 and the Cumberlege Review, it's more important than ever to keep shouting about #healthinequalities. Here's how you can help:

It’s probably an understatement to say it’s been a weird few months since I last posted way back in February. When Covid19 hit, I took the decision to put Hysterical Women on the back burner, partly to concentrate on  my (paid) freelance work, and partly for the sake of my own mental health – both of which have taken a significant hit. At the start of lockdown, it felt like there was really only…

[creativemedicinehtw]

“Among developed countries, America ranks highest in the world for maternal and infant mortality rates, and black women are suffering the most. While maternal and infant mortality in America has declined over the 20th century, white women have faced a steeper decline than black women, creating a widening racial gap. According to the study, complications in pregnancy kill three to four times as many black mothers than non-Hispanic white mothers, and infants born to black women die twice as often.” #healthinequalities

[jamiemallan]

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RT @CrewDarkwood: We are in full prep mode for our #WalkAboutABit community event on Monday. A fun day for all the family to tackle #HealthInequalities & promote #ActiveTravel. Inflatables, picnic lunches, medals, certificates, the bingo bus & much more! @PathsforAll @TannahillCentre #Tannyversary https://t.co/NAszksBQ3Q

— Jamie Mallan (@jamiemallan) Apr 29, 2022

[essentialise]

Did you know? I’m one of the lucky 150 UK voices to be selected for LinkedIns first Creator Accelerator. I’ll be running a six week campaign looking at inclusion and specifically at male allyship at work. My content will vary from articles to audio, video and imagery, so come connect over on LI and let me know what you want to see. My profile is in the comments. #licreatoraccelerator #linkedintopvoices #linkedinlife #maleallies #allyship #genderequity #healthinequalities #womenatwork #inclusiveworkplace #inclusionanddiversity https://www.instagram.com/p/CkPxhQkDCtc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[michaelaparnell]

#HSMillionsHiding Exhibition at #MSF18 #communityscienceshowcase as part of #GameLab. People with #HS internationally worked together to share their stories, poems, and artwork that was blended with scientific information about #HidradenitisSuppurativa. #WeStandTogether to #EndtheStigma because #MillionsHidingHS due to #Stigma #healthinequality #SocialInequality worldwide. It is painful, there is no cure, lack of treatments, medical professionals education and awareness result in years of misdiagnosis and delays in diagnosis that results in physical, emotional, and mental distress on top of the Chinese water torture pain of HS.

HS affects adults and children, women are affected three times more than men. It is estimated to affect 0.5-4.5% of the global population and diagnosis is approximately 1%.

Support our international HS social media campaigns in December. See HS Action Together Facebook Page for more information. You do not have to have HS to participate and you will help us reach those suffering alone with HS 💜

[hodamady]

In Canada there exists an obvious health incongruency between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal children. Elements contributing to these health disparities are multi-faceted as are the efforts made to address them (Adelson, 2005, p.S45).Using multi-media this blog will provide resources to explore what and how socio-economic determinants disadvantage aboriginal Canadian families as well as the  jurisdictional issues that uphold them.  The social, economic, cultural and political inequities that impact the health of individuals and communities are frequently referred to as social determinants of health. While social determinants influence many dimensions of health they can also work to create health issues that can lead to circumstances that, in turn, represent succeeding determinants of health. An example of this would be low-income homes being linked to increased illness and disability, which in turn represents a social determinant (illness and disability) that is associated with scares opportunities for education thus perpetuating poverty (Reading & Wien, 2009). Resources and opportunities are distributed unevenly in Canada with clear inequities amount Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal families. Taking a look at education, it is evident that despite the increasing numbers in aboriginal peoples achieving post-secondary diplomas there remains scarcity in educational opportunities for most adults. This leads to an inability to promote education among their children. About 22% of Aboriginal youth leave or are forced to leave high school leading to diminished levels of literacy and employment. This creates a dim future for their kids and feeds a never ending cycle of poverty (Reading & Wien, 2009).   Health statistics confirms the sad reality that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children face serious health and social disparities when compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts. Data gathered in 2016 by Statistics Canada revealed that one in two First Nations children living on reserves live in a state of poverty and are more likely than non-indigenous children to live in overcrowded and deteriorated homes. They also face high levels of indoor air pollution and have no access to clean drinking water. They face serious limitations in nutrition and necessary developmental stimulation. They are exposed to higher levels of maternal depression, domestic violence and are delayed in receiving healthcare for developmental disorders and early childhood illnesses . With these factors in mind, it is no surprise that they are also less likely than non-indigenous children to partake in any form of early learning or child care programs (Ball, 2019). In 1996, the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended that federal, provincial, and territorial governments join together to create an integrated early childhood funding plan that does five things, (1) provides early childhood education to all Aboriginal children regardless of residence; (2) promotes programs that foster the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual development of children ,(3) pushes for Aboriginal agency over service design and implication; (4) offers one-stop accessible funding; and (5) promotes parental involvement and choice in early childhood education options (Doerr, 2006) .The reality today is that throughout Canada, community-based IELCC (Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care) initiatives are repressed by shortages in key factors including adequate and sufficient facilities and learning resources, fully trained personnel, sustained funding for salaries and facilities up-keep, and alliances with relevant programs and sectors (Ball, 2019)

Adelson, Naomi. (2004). The Embodiment of Inequity: Health Disparities in Aboriginal Canada. Canadian journal of public health. Revue canadienne de santé publique. 96 Suppl 2. S45-61. 10.1007/BF03403702. Ball, J. (2019). Nurturing the Seeds of Indigenous Early Learn. In EARLY years education and care in Canada a historical and PHILOSOPHICAL OVERVIEW;A historical and Philosophical overview (pp. 229–257). essay, CANADIAN SCHOLARS. Reading, C., & Wien, F. (2019.). Health inequalities and the social determinants of ... Retrieved September 20, 2021, from https://www.ccnsa-nccah.ca/docs/determinants/RPT-HealthInequalities-Reading-Wien-EN.pdf.

[surnativa]

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[alexminhtran4]

Chatham-Kent Social Determinants of Health Video This video highlights that HEALTH is a... #blogema #healthequity #healthinequalities #healthinequities #publichealth

[creativemedicinehtw]

This trifling pig is abusing this patient. I swear to God they do what they want and don’t take our word for nothing. This is patient neglect #healthinequity