On AlterNet: health disparities

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "health disparities"

Really Sick: If Your Partner Beats You, Insurance Companies Don't Have to Give You Coverage

Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News. October 13, 2009.

Domestic abuse victims are twice-abused when insurance companies refuse them coverage.

Disturbing Diabetes Trends

Barbara Hesselgrave, Miller-McCune.com. November 27, 2008.

The incidence of type 2 diabetes has almost doubled in the last decade. And Hispanics are disproportionately affected.

Obama vs. McCain: Progressive Voter Guide to Reproductive Justice and Gender

AlterNetOctober 14, 2008.

Find out how the candidates compare on the 10 most important reproductive justice and gender issues, from abortion to equal pay.

Study Reveals Health Care Woes of Asian Americans

Ketaki Gokhale, New America Media. April 8, 2008.

High numbers of the working poor in this community don't qualify for public assistance, yet can't afford private insurance.

Blaming Your Genes for Your Health Problems? Not so Fast.

Jamie D. Brooks, Meredith L. King, Center for American Progress. January 18, 2008.

The media and medical community have grossly oversimplified links between genetics, race and disease.