Mentor/s
Dr. Gillespie Dr. Stiltner
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Health inequalities and inequities adversely impact minoritized groups. These inequalities and inequities are apparent when examining the healthcare system, specifically amputation rates among minoritized groups. For example, African Americans comprise 13% of the United States population; however, they account for 25% of those who suffer from limb loss in the United States (Bush & Girijala, 2018). More than half of amputations can be avoided with preventative care, but unfortunately, high healthcare costs deter minoritized groups from seeking this care. Due to the lack of health insurance combined with the high costs of prosthetics devices, many individuals within the minoritized population find prosthetic devices out of reach. This negatively affects their quality of life. Many steps need to be taken to prevent these disproportionate rates of amputations while increasing access to prosthetic devices.
College and Major available
Health Science
Location
Session H: West Campus West Building W112
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
Health Inequalities and Inequities and the Relation to Amputations and Prosthetic Devices
Session H: West Campus West Building W112
Health inequalities and inequities adversely impact minoritized groups. These inequalities and inequities are apparent when examining the healthcare system, specifically amputation rates among minoritized groups. For example, African Americans comprise 13% of the United States population; however, they account for 25% of those who suffer from limb loss in the United States (Bush & Girijala, 2018). More than half of amputations can be avoided with preventative care, but unfortunately, high healthcare costs deter minoritized groups from seeking this care. Due to the lack of health insurance combined with the high costs of prosthetics devices, many individuals within the minoritized population find prosthetic devices out of reach. This negatively affects their quality of life. Many steps need to be taken to prevent these disproportionate rates of amputations while increasing access to prosthetic devices.
Students' Information
Morgan Rogers
Health Science Major with Concentration in Public Health
Nutrition and Psychology Minors
Honors Student
Graduating May 2023