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A Culture Of One. Every Healthcare Encounter Is A Cultural Encounter, Debbie Salas-Lopez
A Culture Of One. Every Healthcare Encounter Is A Cultural Encounter, Debbie Salas-Lopez
Debbie Salas-Lopez MD, MPH
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The Unequal Burden Of Debt And Its Impact On Health, Elizabeth Sweet, Zachary Dubois
The Unequal Burden Of Debt And Its Impact On Health, Elizabeth Sweet, Zachary Dubois
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Average household debt in America has tripled in the past 30 years. Much of this burden is unequally borne by racial/ethnic minorities and those with lower incomes, who face discrimination in obtaining loans and must devote more household resources to paying off debts. Being indebted is a strong predictor of suicide, depression, and other adverse mental health outcomes. However, its impact on physical health is underexplored.