Poverty and Its Impact on Surgical Care.
Adv Surg
; 58(1): 35-47, 2024 Sep.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39089785
ABSTRACT
In this article, the authors explore the intricate relationship between poverty and surgical care, underscoring its multifaceted nature and its profound impact on access and outcomes. Poverty extends beyond financial constraints to encompass barriers related to healthcare infrastructure, geographic isolation, education, mental health, and social determinants of health, resulting in persistent disparities in access to high-quality surgical care, especially for those in persistently impoverished areas and access-sensitive surgical conditions. Additionally, the authors delve into the complex intersection of poverty, race, and ethnicity, emphasizing the heightened risks faced by minority patients in surgical care.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Poverty
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Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Healthcare Disparities
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Health Services Accessibility
Limits:
Humans
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America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Adv Surg
Year:
2024
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Article
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