Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease

Leonard E. Egede

Academic Press, May 23, 2025 - Science - 700 pages

Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease provides a conceptual framework for understanding existing evidence and guides the research around promising interventions and policies. In addition, it demonstrates how structural inequalities impact health and presents ways the healthcare system can participate in the solution. The book covers major chronic diseases and the special populations impacted by structural inequalities. Those working and studying public health, medicine, nursing, pharmacology will find this work of interest, as well as diversity and disparity scholars and health policymakers. - Presents the concepts underlying the emerging field of structural inequalities - Provides examples of the influence of structural inequality on chronic disease and special populations - Identifies the path forward and how to engage in changing structural inequalities

Contents

• Structural racism and health outcomes: 63
• 3 Special populations: 263
• 4 Case studies: 423
• 5 Charting a path forward: 467
• American events timeline: 619
• United States law policy and events of impact timelines: 663
• Index: 733
• Back Cover: 741

About the author

Dr. Leonard E. Egede, MD, MS, FACP, is a distinguished general internist and health services researcher with over 25 years of experience in health disparities research. His work primarily focuses on developing and testing innovative interventions to address structural racism and health inequalities. Dr. Egede is currently the Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY. Dr. Egede's extensive research has significantly contributed to understanding the impact of structural racism on health outcomes. He has published over 475 influential articles on the intersection of structural racism, social determinants of health, and health disparities. His work has been pivotal in highlighting how systemic inequities affect healthcare delivery and patient outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic minority communities. In addition to his research, Dr. Egede is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of health services researchers. He has developed comprehensive mentoring programs that support junior and mid-career faculty, particularly those traditionally underrepresented in medicine, including women and ethnic minorities. His leadership extends beyond mentoring; he has spearheaded significant initiatives in faculty development and research infrastructure, securing substantial funding to support these efforts. Dr. Egede has led numerous National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, including five R01 grants and an R21, securing nearly $20 million in total funding. His research is also funded by the National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Egede's dedication to health equity is evident in his leadership roles and his commitment to creating equitable health systems. His efforts continue to inspire and drive meaningful change in the field of healthcare. His H-index, a measure of the impact and quality of his scientific output, is 81.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease
• Editor: Leonard E. Egede
• Publisher: Academic Press, 2025
• ISBN: 0443237514, 9780443237515
• Length: 700 pages
• Subjects: Science / Life Sciences / Biology; Science / Life Sciences / General