Title

Health Inequities in the Twin Cities: An Update to "The Unequal Distribution of Health in the Twin Cities"

Description
Date

Date

Authors

Ferris, Melanie
Pages

Pages

56 p.
Client Organization

Client Organization

Wilder Topic

Wilder Topic

Health Equity
Study ID

Project Information

Health Inequities in the Twin Cities

Commissioned by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, this study examines the economic and social factors that influence health outcomes in the Twin Cities region, and finds that neighborhood, income, education, and race all matter. Opportunities and challenges in reducing health inequities are also discussed. The original study looked at 2000 census data; it was updated in 2012 using 2010 census data or the most recent data available. The update also includes a supplement on three 'upstream' factors that contribute to health inequities: access to healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity and social connectedness.

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