We care about making healthcare accessible to everyone and giving everyone an equal chance to live healthily.
COVID-19
- More than 30 million Americans have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Nearly 570,000 have died due to the disease.
- Over 51% were BIPOC - most notably Hispanic (24.4%) and Black (18.7) - when they make up less than 30% of the population.
Obesity
- Over 40% of Americans are considered obese.
- Of all Americans, people with college degrees have lower obesity prevalence than those with less education.
- Black and Hispanic adults have the highest prevalence of obesity within their racial groups (49.6% and 44.8%, respectively), than all other race groups.
Disabilities
- About 1 in 4 Americans have a disability, and they have less access to appropriate health care.
- They are at higher risk of having depression and anxiety, and are generally less physically active than those without functional limitations.
Infant Mortality
- Of all developed countries, the United States has the highest infant mortality rate, at 5.7 deaths per 1000 live births.
- Blacks have the highest infant mortality rate at 10.8 deaths per 1000 live births - nearly double the national average. They are closely followed by Pacific Islanders (9.4) and Native Americans (8.2).
- Geographically, the southern states have the highest prevalence of infant mortality.
Health Insurance
- Hispanics have the highest uninsured rate among all race and ethnic groups (16.7%). They are followed by Blacks (9.6%).
- Those living below the poverty threshold have the highest uninsurance rate of all income groups (15.9%), and they have higher mortality rates than other income groups.
Pregnancy
- Over 700 American women die each year from pregnancy-related complications. Two-thirds of these deaths can be prevented.
- Black women have the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate, at 41.7 per 100,000 live births, followed by Native Americans (28.3). The national average (17.3).
Social and Cultural Determinants of Health
- Over 30% of Asian Americans and 28% of Hispanics are not fluent in English, which can hinder their access to healthcare
- Despite having disproportionately high rates of suicidality, Asian Americans have lower utilization of mental health services than non-Hispanic Whites.
- Certain racial and ethnic groups may disproportionately suffer from various diseases, including COVID-19, due to discrimination in key social determinants of health. This can include their neighborhood, access to healthcare, occupation, and education attainment.
