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Health Disparities, Inequities, and Social Determinants of Health in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders in the US

Information about social determinants of health associated with racial and ethnic health disparities and inequities in MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD. The paucity of research addressing these issues was noted despite the fact that Black individuals have a higher risk of developing MS or NMOSD associated mortality compared with White individuals. Greater health disparties were also found for those with lower income and education, lower health literacy, and negative illness perceptions in MS.

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  • Authors: Amezcua et al
  • Publication: JAMA Neurology
  • Year: 2021