Characterizing Obesity in a Large Health Care Delivery System
The prevalence of obesity in the Sutter Health system between 2015 and 2020 was 35%. Differences by race/ethnicity, health insurance, smoking status, and comorbidities were examined.
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The prevalence of obesity in the Sutter Health system between 2015 and 2020 was 35%. Differences by race/ethnicity, health insurance, smoking status, and comorbidities were examined.
There are limited data on potential disparities in dementia medication use in the outpatient setting, with study authors highlighting that the benefits of these medications are not equitably distributed along racial and ethnic lines because of usage differences.
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Oklahoman Crystal Echo Hawk, an enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, has become a well-known advocate for Native peoples. Born in Provo, Utah, Echo Hawk, 49, founded IllumiNative, which aims to transform public perceptions and stereotypes of Native people. Echo Hawk currently serves as IllumiNative's president and chief executive officer. The organization was among the advocacy groups that were instrumental in compelling the Washington National Football League organization to change its name and logo in 2020 because it had long been considered offensive. Notably, Echo Hawk...