Race, poverty, healthcare access influence disparities in lupus care

Disparities in lupus care and outcomes in the U.S. are influenced by structural and social determinants such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, education, and healthcare access. These are the findings of a study by the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) through its Addressing health Inequities in Minorities (AIM)…

Blacks, Asians and Less Educated Often Face Delays in Lupus Diagnosis and Care in US

A person’s race and socioeconomic status in the U.S. can lead to delays both in diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the start of specialty care, according to findings presented at the recent American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Researchers from the California…