National-Level Disparities in Internet Access Among Low-Income and Black and Hispanic Youth: Current Population Survey.
M Margaret DolciniJesse A CancholaJoseph A CataniaMarissa Song MayedaErin L DietzCoral Cotto-NegrónVasudha NarayananPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2021)
Without internet access, web-based dissemination of information, health promotion, and health care will not reach a significant segment of youth. Currently, SES and racial and ethnic disparities in access prolong health inequalities. Moreover, the economic impact of COVID-19 on Black, Hispanic, and low-income communities may lead to losses in internet access for youth that will further exacerbate disparities.