Racial Disparities in Emergency Department Utilization for Dental/Oral Health-Related Conditions in Maryland

Frontiers in Public Health

Natalia I. Chalmers¹ 

关键词: oral health;    emergency service;    hospital;    healthcare disparities;    cost of care;    Maryland;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2017.00164

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

ObjectivesHospital emergency departments (EDs) are a place where many Americans seek treatment of dental conditions. Racial and ethnic minorities consistently have higher rates of ED utilization than whites for dental conditions. The reasons for these disparities and significant public health concerns are investigated less often. In this paper, we measure trends in racial disparities in ED discharges for dental conditions in Maryland from 2010 to 2013. To understand these disparities, we also describe differences between racial groups in age, gender, income, location, payer, comorbidities, and the availability of dental care.

【 授权许可】

CC BY