Stakeholder Perspectives on Data-Driven Solutions to Address Cardiovascular Disease and Health Equity in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is growing recognition of the importance of addressing the social determinants of health in efforts to improve health equity. In dense urban environments such as New York City, disparities in chronic health conditions (e.g., cardiovascular disease) closely mimic inequities in social factors such as income, education, and housing. Although there is a wealth of data on these social factors in New York City, little is known about how to rapidly use available data sources to address health disparities.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were conducted with key stakeholders (N=11) from across the public health landscape in New York City (health departments, healthcare delivery systems, and community-based organizations) to assess perspectives on how social deter

SUBMITTER: Lindenfeld Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546603 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature