Comparing two large data repositories to understand the differences in demographics, health history, and behavioral attributes in populations
These variations highlight the importance of targeted health interventions addressing racial/ethnic and gender influences. Differences may arise from recruitment approaches, participant demographics, and healthcare access. There is a need for collaboration, standardized data collection, and inclusive recruitment to remedy these discrepancies. Further research is imperative to understand the underlying causes, facilitate interventions that address the disparities, and advocate for a more inclusive healthcare system.
Authors
- Toan C. Ong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6787-1407)
- Zachary D. Giano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6289-9689)
- Nihmath Nasiha Maliq
- William M. Rivera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9081-9033)
- Tamanna Tiwari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9334-4440)
Institutions
- Colorado School of Public Health (US)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2024.1427109
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00