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Preventable Disease
Research from J.L. Logan and co-authors in the area of preventable disease published
May 20th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "In the United States, health disparities exist among ethnic minority groups, the uninsured, and those with other barriers to health care access. Health disparities exist for many diseases, but are especially pronounced for preventive health services and preventable diseases." "Persons affected by disparities experience higher incidences of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as influenza, and are more likely to die from those diseases as well. Although influenza vaccines are relatively safe, inexpensive, and effective in reducing infection and disease complications, many groups in the United States do not yet benefit...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-05-20)
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