Who bears the brunt? Geographic, racial and ethnic disparities in mortality trends of inflammatory bowel disorders in the United States
This study reveals increasing IBD mortality in the U.S., with significant sex, racial, and geographic disparities. These findings highlight systemic inequities in healthcare access, particularly in access to biologic therapy and specialty care. Targeted public health strategies are crucial for reducing disparities and enhancing outcomes in high-risk populations.
Authors
- Momina Abdul Khaliq
- Syed Ibad Hussain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4229-777X)
- Mubashir Qasim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9250-1520)
- Muhammad Shaheer Bin Faheem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6878-2031)
- Arun Kumar Maloth
- Shamikha Cheema
- Muhammad Faique Hassan
- Vicky Kumar
- Hassan Ijaz
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- George Washington University (US)
- Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (PK)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
- Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (PK)
- K J Somaiya Medical College (IN)
- Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2025.10234
- Primary Topic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00