Health Equity: 01/14/11

Friday, January 14, 2011

[EQ] CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report - United States, 2011

CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report — United States, 2011

MMWR Supplements: Current Volume (2011) – US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC
January 14, 2011 / Vol. 60 / Supplement / Pg. 1 - 116

Available online at: http://bit.ly/gGbSLN

PDF [116p.] at: http://bit.ly/h35tz3

“….Health disparities are differences in health outcomes between groups that reflect social inequalities. Despite progress over the past 20 years in reducing this problem, racial/ethnic, economic and other social disparities in health still exists and need to be addressed.
This report is the first in a periodic series examining health disparities in the United States….”

Content:

· Foreword

· Rationale for Regular Reporting on Health Disparities and Inequalities --- United States

· Education and Income --- United States, 2005 and 2009

· Inadequate and Unhealthy Housing, 2007 and 2009

· Unhealthy Air Quality --- United States, 2006--2009

· Health Insurance Coverage --- United States, 2004 and 2008

· Influenza Vaccination Coverage --- United States, 2000--2010

· Colorectal Cancer Screening --- United States, 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008

· Infant Deaths --- United States, 2000--2007

· Motor Vehicle--Related Deaths --- United States, 2003--2007

· Suicides --- United States, 1999--2007

· Drug-Induced Deaths --- United States, 2003--2007

· Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths --- United States, 2006

· Homicides --- United States, 1999--2007

· Obesity --- United States, 1988--2008

· Preterm Births --- United States, 2007

· Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations --- United States, 2004--2007

· Current Asthma Prevalence --- United States, 2006--2008

· HIV Infection --- United States, 2005 and 2008

· Diabetes --- United States, 2004 and 2008

· Prevalence of Hypertension and Controlled Hypertension --- United States, 2005--2008

· Binge Drinking --- United States, 2009

· Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbirth --- United States, 1991--2008

· Cigarette Smoking --- United States, 1965--2008

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[EQ] UN report: 2010/11 State of the World's Cities - Bridging the Urban Divide

State of the World’s Cities 2010/2011

Bridging The Urban Divide

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme - UN-HABITAT

Available online at: http://bit.ly/hxe0E3

“……….The emerging picture of the 21st century city fits many descriptions. Some are centres of rapid industrial growth and wealth creation, often accompanied by harmful waste and pollution. Others are characterized by stagnation, urban decay and rising social exclusion and intolerance. Both scenarios point to the urgent need for new, more sustainable approaches to urban development. Both argue for greener, more resilient and inclusive towns and cities that can help combat climate change and resolve age-old urban inequalities.

The 2010/11 State of the World’s Cities Report, “Bridging the Urban Divide” examines the social, economic, cultural and political drivers of urban poverty and deprivation. It argues that much inequality and injustice stems from inadequate policy-making and planning by local authorities and central governments alike. Typical remedies include removing barriers that prevent access to land, housing, infrastructure and basic services, and facilitating rather than inhibiting participation and citizenship.
The report also emphasizes that lasting gains are best achieved through a combination of local action and national enabling policies.As we grapple with old and new challenges in a rapidly urbanizing world, this timely report can help inform research, policy dialogue and development planning for years to come……”.
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations

“….The book focuses on the concept of the 'right to the city' and ways in which many urban dwellers are excluded from the advantages of city life, using the framework to explore links among poverty, inequality, slum formation and economic growth. ….”

Content:

Part 01: Urban Trends

1.1 Cross-currents in global urbanization

1.2 The wealth of cities.

1.3 Slum Dwellers: proportions are declining, but numbers are growing.

Part 02: The Urban Divide

2.1 The Urban Divide: Overview and perspectives.

2.2 The Economic Divide: Urban income inequalities

2.3 The Spatial Divide: Marginalization and its outcomes

2.4 The Opportunity Divide: When the “urban advantage” eludes the poor.

2.5 The Social Divide: Impact on bodies and minds.

Part 03: Bridging the Urban Divide

3.1 Taking forward the right to the city

3.2 The regional dynamics of inclusion

3.3 The five steps to an inclusive city





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[EQ] WHO: Telemedicine - Opportunities and developments in Member States

Telemedicine – Opportunities and developments in Member States

WHO ISBN 978 92 4 156414 4 - 13 January 2011
Global Observatory for eHealth series - Volume 2

This publication is the result of a productive collaboration between the GOe and the University of British Columbia, eHealth Policy Unit.

Available online PDF [96p.] at: http://bit.ly/gBY0m8

“…..Telemedicine can bring the eyes of a specialist to examine a critically ill patient from halfway around the globe. It bridges the distance between people and the best health care available and can be applied to a vast range of situations - from home care to specialized clinical settings. This second volume of the Global Observatory for eHealth series examines trends in the uptake of telemedicine, from the well established to newly emerging telemedicine applications. With an emphasis on the needs of developing countries, it looks to the future with an analysis of the strategic actions required to support and strengthen telemedicine in countries.

The publication is targeted at telemedicine practitioners and policymakers in health and information technology, as well as health care practitioners interested in adopting telemedicine services.

The data and information would be useful for planning and evaluation of telemedicine services….”

Contents

Executive summary
Introduction: Overview of telemedicine
1.1 What is telemedicine?
1.2 Origins and history
1.3 Applications and services for diverse contexts
1.4 Potential barriers to telemedicine diffusion

2. Telemedicine in developing countries: A review of the literature
2.1 Literature review methodology
2.1.1 Study inclusion criteria
2.1.2 Study exclusion criteria
2.1.3 Literature search strategy
2.1.4 Selection of studies
2.2 Telemedicine in developing countries: framing the survey findings
2.2.1 Opportunities for developing countries
         Telemedicine supports maternal and newborn health in Mongolia
2.2.2 Barriers to realizing the promise of telemedicine in developing countries
        Breast cancer screening for rural Mexican residents
2.2.3 Legal and ethical considerations for telemedicine in developing countries
2.2.4 Implications for telemedicine development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability
2.2.5 Key lessons from the literature

3 GOe Second Global Survey on eHealth
3.1 Survey implementation
3.1.1 Survey instrument
3.1.2 Survey development
3.1.3 Data collector
3.1.4 Launching the 2009 survey
3.1.5 Limitations
3.1.6 Data processing

4. Telemedicine results
4.1 Current state of telemedicine services
4.1.1 Telemedicine services globally
4.1.2 Telemedicine services by WHO region
4.1.3 Telemedicine services by World Bank income group
4.1.4 Other telemedicine initiatives occurring around the world
         Norway's teleECG initiative
4.1.5 Implications for telemedicine services
4.2 Factors facilitating telemedicine development
4.2.1 Governance
4.2.2 Policy and strategy
4.2.3 Scientific development
4.2.4 Evaluation processes
        The Swinfen Charitable Trust Telemedicine Network
4.3 Barriers to telemedicine
4.3.1 Implications for barriers to telemedicine
4.4 Telemedicine information needs
4.4.1 Implications for the information needs of telemedicine

5. Discussion and recommendations
5.1 The current state of telemedicine services
5.1.1 Factors facilitating telemedicine development
5.1.2 Barriers to telemedicine development

6. References
7. Appendix 1





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