Which Neighborhood-level Metric Is Most Appropriate for Pediatric Sports Medicine Disparities Research?

These findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate neighborhood-level indices when conducting disparities research. Consideration should be given to the underlying components of these indices and their potential relevance to the population of interest and research question. Future research should focus on comparing the COI and ADI in other clinical contexts to assess the generalizability of these findings and better inform future research methodology.