Assessing ethnicity as a factor in myocardial infarction emergency response and recovery: a study from the Negev Desert
While the initial treatment outcomes for STEMI appear comparable between ethnic groups, ethnic disparities become apparent in long-term health outcomes. Tailored interventions such as improved follow-up systems, community-specific health education and enhanced access to rehabilitation services are essential for ensuring equitable health outcomes for all populations.
Authors
- Dan Schwarzfuchs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2566-6023)
- Tzachi Slutsky
- Sagi Shashar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2386-8027)
- Noa Fried Regev
- Ygal Plakht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0898-9776)
- Vladimir Zeldetz
- Yaakov Henkin
Institutions
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
- Soroka Medical Center (IL)
- Maccabi Healthcare Services (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health
- Published
- 2025-04-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2024-222797
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.31