Health care disparities in morbidity and mortality in adults with acute and remote status epilepticus: A national study.
Gabriela B TantilloDeepa DongarwarChethan P Venkatasubba RaoAmari JohnsonStephanie CameyOriana ReyesMariana BaroniJaideep KapurHamisu M SalihuNathalie JettéPublished in: Epilepsia (2024)
Disparities exist in SE prevalence, tracheostomy, and gastrostomy utilization across age, race/ethnicity, and income. Older age and lower income are also associated with mortality. Access to EEG monitoring is modulated by income and urban teaching hospital status. Older adults, racial/ethnic minorities, and populations of lower income or rural location may represent vulnerable populations meriting increased attention to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
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