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An abundance of research over the past few decades has shown how dramatically the environment in which we live – the air we breathe, the water we drink, the temperature outside – can influence our health. Those who have the healthiest environments tend to have the most privilege, while those who bear the brunt of environmental health threats tend to have limited power to effect real change
People who identify as sexual and/or gender minority individuals face unique and challenging inequities in access to health care. They experience bias, discrimination and underinsurance, which limits their access to high-quality care (including for kidney disease). These inequities must be addressed through the provision of safe and inclusive environments, improved identification of disparities and the creation of a pipeline of equity-focused leaders.
The authors use data-informed computational modelling and show that prioritizing vaccination efforts for the most disadvantaged communities can simultaneously improve equity and prevent the spread of disease.
LGBTQIA+ older adults are under-represented in Alzheimer’s disease and mental health research. Here we highlight the current research evidence, social and policy influences, and ways healthcare and research professionals can improve equity in research and healthcare.
Food system typologies enable the comparison of food systems transitions in terms of structural drivers of change and outcomes in sustainable development.