This research highlights how how diversity is, and has been, defined, explained and enacted in the context of schooling.
This Article supports SDG 3 by highlighting that people with disabilities have a two-fold higher mortality rate than people without disabilities in LMICs; a better understanding of this relationship is needed to inform public health planning, policy making, and the allocation of health-care resources to promote healthy longevity for all populations worldwide.
In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Dr. Ana Maria Porras, Assistant Prof of Biomedical Engineering, Crochet Artist, and Science Communicator. They discuss how biomedical engineering is helping develop better treatment strategies for tropical disorders, which have historically received very little attention.
Geographic disparities in access to liver transplant for advanced cirrhosis: Time to ring the alarm!
American Journal of Transplantation, Volume 24, May 2024
Nearly 2.4% of global deaths in 2019 were attributed to cirrhosis, which has increased since 2017. Liver transplantation (LT) is accepted as a lifesaving therapy for patients with complications of cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer, but there are several barriers toward equitable access. This article outlines ways to reduce the disparities
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation of hearing loss in children, which is crucial for preventing delays in speech, social development, and learning outcomes. By highlighting the genetic causes of hearing loss and the role of genetic testing, the chapter promotes effective interventions that can significantly improve health and developmental outcomes for affected individuals. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by advocating for accessible diagnostic processes and personalized care strategies that ensure all children, regardless of their background, receive the necessary support to address hearing loss and its associated challenges.
This review underscores the need for anti-racist research and publication practices that actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and researchers. This approach is vital to enhance cancer outcomes within these communities.
This Review supports SDG 3 by showing that people with disabilities in Latin America and the Carribean face inequities with regard to health-care access, including some evidence showing worse affordability and quality of care. Addressing data gaps will be important to more fully assess health equity among people with and without disabilities in this region.
This Editorial highlights disparities and inequalities in access to cancer screening and treatment (and consequently worse survival outcomes) in people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
This Article supports SDGs 3 and 13 by estimating the association between environmental heat exposure and emergency department admissions for people with disabilities, compared with people without disabilities
RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2024: Leading edge discussion on AI for sustainable development: the risks and opportunities
The tenth RELX SDG Inspiration Day - a free, online event for thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, government and NGOs to explore issues, gain practical insights and be inspired to take action in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
