The Impact of Social Determinants and Air Pollution on Healthcare Disparities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps.
Rachel PetersonAnjeni KeswaniPublished in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2023)
Healthcare disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of CRSwNP differentially affect racial minorities and individuals of lower socioeconomic status. Increased air pollution exposure in areas of lower socioeconomic status is a compounding factor. Clinician advocacy for greater healthcare access and reductions in environmental exposures for patients, among other societal changes, may help improve disparities.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- chronic rhinosinusitis
- air pollution
- affordable care act
- particulate matter
- end stage renal disease
- lung function
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- mental health
- health insurance
- risk assessment
- health information
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- quality control
- social media
- cystic fibrosis
- patient reported outcomes
- human health