Resources

Addressing Health Disparities and Advancing Equity in Injury Prevention

According to the American Public Health Association, health disparities exist when socio-demographic factors (such as education level, income, employment status, and neighborhood conditions) contribute to a disproportionate burden of disease, injury, and violence. Stigma, discrimination, and structural racism also influence health status and opportunities for optimal well-being among socially disadvantaged and minority populations. By focusing on advancing health equity, or the fair and equal access to resources and services, we can minimize and eliminate these preventable and unjust differences. The resources below highlight some important intersections of injury prevention and health disparities.

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

In this podcast from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, Dr. Patricia Goodley, a professor of social work and public health at Howard University, discusses the importance of cultural context when supporting marginalized communities impacted by trauma and violence.

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DISPARITIES IN SUICIDE

Suicide rates differ by age, race and ethnicity, geographic location, and occupation. Additionally, gender and sexual minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are at a substantially higher risk for suicide. It is necessary to recognize and address the factors associated with disparities in suicide to strengthen prevention strategies for this public health priority.

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HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TBI

This webinar from the University of Washington’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center focuses on traumatic brain injury in the context of health disparities, and how to apply an equity lens to the field of brain injury.

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SAFE DRIVING IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among Native populations, with higher rates of alcohol-impaired driving and lower rates of seat belt use compared to the U.S. overall. To reduce crash-related injuries and deaths, tribal governments and health professionals have developed and implemented safe driving interventions.

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GEORGIA’S OPIOID CRISIS

In this episode of “Georgia’s Opioid Crisis,” GPB and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities examine health disparities in underrepresented populations as well as available resources in local communities.

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