Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease
- 1st Edition - June 12, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editor: Leonard E. Egede
- Language: English
Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease provides a conceptual framework for understanding existing evidence and guides the research around promising… Read more
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
Medicine, Public Health, Nursing and Pharmacology Graduate students in the above noted areas
Section I – Definitions, Frameworks, and Historical Perspectives
Chapter 1 – Overview of the Textbook
Chapter 2 - Structural Racism: Definitions and Historical Context
Chapter 3 - Frameworks, Models, and Theoretical Approaches
Section II – Summarizing the Evidence: Structural Racism and Health Outcomes
Chapter 4 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, and Stroke
Chapter 5 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Type 2 Diabetes
Chapter 6 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 7 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Mental Health
Chapter 8 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Cancer
Chapter 9 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
Section III – Special Populations
Chapter 10 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Chapter 11 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee Women
Chapter 12 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Women, Men, and Sexual and Gender Minorities
Chapter 13 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Rurality and Health
Chapter 14 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Older Adults
Chapter 15 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Incarceration and Health
Section IV – Case Studies
Chapter 16 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Geriatrics
Chapter 17 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Maternal and Fetal Health
Chapter 18 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Veterans with Diabetes
Chapter 19 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Healthcare System with a Focus on Inpatient Care
Section V – Charting a Path Forward
Chapter 20 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Addressing Mutually Reinforcing Systems in the United States
Chapter 21 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: The Role of Research and Evidence
Chapter 22 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Community Engagement and Public Health Approaches
Chapter 23 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: The Role of State and Federal Government
Chapter 24 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Inclusive Policy and Partnerships in Sustaining Health of Communities
Chapter 25 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Implementing Evidence Based Strategies
Chapter 26 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Impact of AI on Health Equity
Chapter 27 – Summary and Potential Solutions
Chapter 1 – Overview of the Textbook
Chapter 2 - Structural Racism: Definitions and Historical Context
Chapter 3 - Frameworks, Models, and Theoretical Approaches
Section II – Summarizing the Evidence: Structural Racism and Health Outcomes
Chapter 4 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, and Stroke
Chapter 5 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Type 2 Diabetes
Chapter 6 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Chronic Kidney Disease
Chapter 7 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Mental Health
Chapter 8 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Cancer
Chapter 9 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
Section III – Special Populations
Chapter 10 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Chapter 11 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Immigrant, Refugee and Asylee Women
Chapter 12 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Women, Men, and Sexual and Gender Minorities
Chapter 13 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Rurality and Health
Chapter 14 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Older Adults
Chapter 15 - Structural Inequalities and Health in Special Populations: Incarceration and Health
Section IV – Case Studies
Chapter 16 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Geriatrics
Chapter 17 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Maternal and Fetal Health
Chapter 18 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Veterans with Diabetes
Chapter 19 - Structural Inequalities in Health: Case Studies in Healthcare System with a Focus on Inpatient Care
Section V – Charting a Path Forward
Chapter 20 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Addressing Mutually Reinforcing Systems in the United States
Chapter 21 - Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: The Role of Research and Evidence
Chapter 22 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Community Engagement and Public Health Approaches
Chapter 23 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: The Role of State and Federal Government
Chapter 24 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Inclusive Policy and Partnerships in Sustaining Health of Communities
Chapter 25 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Implementing Evidence Based Strategies
Chapter 26 – Structural Inequalities and Chronic Disease Health Outcomes: Impact of AI on Health Equity
Chapter 27 – Summary and Potential Solutions
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 12, 2025
- Language: English
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Leonard E. Egede
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.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Medicine and Chair, Department of Medicine, Charles and Mary Bauer Endowed Chair; President & CEO, UBMD Internal Medicine, University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical SciencesRead Structural Inequalities and Health Outcomes for Chronic Disease on ScienceDirect