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Perspective Open Access July 27, 2024

Paradoxical Effects of Income and Income Inequality on Racial Health Disparities

Shervin Assari 1, 2, 3, 4,* and Hossein Zare 5, 6
1
Department of Internal Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2
Department of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
3
Department of Urban Public Health, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
4
Marginalization-Related Diminished Returns (MDRs) Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
5
Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
6
School of Business, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), College Park, MD, United States
Publihed in: Current Research in Public Health (Volume 3, Issue 1, 2024)
Page(s): 1-6
DOI: 10.31586/jsmhes.2024.998
Received
May 24, 2024
Revised
June 30, 2024
Accepted
July 17, 2024
Published
July 27, 2024
Keywords
Race; Health Disparities; Income Inequality; Racial Disparities; Social Determinants of Health
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Assari, S. , & Zare, H. (2024). Paradoxical Effects of Income and Income Inequality on Racial Health Disparities. Current Research in Public Health, 3(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.31586/jsmhes.2024.998
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Assari, S. ; Zare, H. Paradoxical Effects of Income and Income Inequality on Racial Health Disparities. Current Research in Public Health 2024 3(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.31586/jsmhes.2024.998
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Assari, Shervin, and Hossein Zare. 2024. "Paradoxical Effects of Income and Income Inequality on Racial Health Disparities". Current Research in Public Health 3, no. 1: 1-6. https://doi.org/10.31586/jsmhes.2024.998
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Assari S, Zare H. Paradoxical Effects of Income and Income Inequality on Racial Health Disparities. Current Research in Public Health. 2024; 3(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.31586/jsmhes.2024.998 
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ABSTRACT = {The intersection of race and place in shaping health disparities presents complex dynamics, as evidenced by studies in cities like Detroit, Baltimore, and Philadelphia, where predominantly Black and economically disadvantaged populations experience high overall rates of health problems. Surprisingly, these cities do not exhibit the most pronounced racial disparities. In contrast, areas with a higher percentage of White residents, indicative of greater income inequality, show stark differences in health outcomes between Black and White populations. This disparity underscores how conditions diverge more sharply between Black and White individuals in wealthier urban areas. This phenomenon suggests a complex and sometimes counterintuitive relationship among race, place, income, and income inequality in shaping racial health disparities. These dynamics have significant policy implications. Addressing health disparities requires nuanced strategies that recognize the multiplicative effects of race and income inequality on health outcomes. Policies focusing on areas with a high disease burden, such as Detroit, Philadelphia, and Baltimore can effectively mitigate disparities both locally and more broadly. Conversely, interventions targeting regions with lower disease prevalence, but higher racial disparities must be approached carefully to avoid exacerbating inequalities. In conclusion, understanding and addressing the complex drivers of health disparities demand comprehensive approaches that acknowledge the intertwined influences of race, income, and place. By prioritizing interventions that address economic disparities alongside health initiatives, policymakers can foster more equitable health outcomes across diverse communities.},
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