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Osborn D, Hinkle L, Rosenthal J. 2011. Using geographic information to target health disparities: State experience. [Rockville, MD]: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 7 pp.

Annotation: This brief describes how two states analyzed race and ethnicity data and targeted interventions to specific geographic locations. Virginia coupled geographic information systems (GIS) mapping with multi-level spatial analysis to identify areas where infant mortality rates are the highest; the extent of racial and ethnic disparities in infant deaths; the underlying causes of those infant deaths; and how to best intervene. Rhode Island used GIS mapping in conjunction with Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) to address health disparities related to tobacco-related diseases and lead poisoning. The technique helped the state locate communities where the most severe disparities exist; identify how multiple factors are causing the problem; and allocate resources for selected interventions.

Keywords: Case studies, Ethnic factors, Geographical factors, Health status disparities, Infant mortality, Lead poisoning, Needs assessment, Racial factors, Rhode Island, State programs, Tobacco use, Virginia

National Center for Children in Poverty. 2004. Children of low-income, recent immigrants. New York, NY: National Center for Children in Poverty, 4 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about children of low-income recent immigrants. In addition to an overview, the fact sheet includes information about where these children live; their parents' employment status, marital status, and educational attainment; their age; and their use of public benefits. Policy implications are discussed. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the fact sheet. The fact sheet concludes with endnotes.

Keywords: Children, Education, Employment, Geographical factors, Health care utilization, Immigrants, Low income groups, Parents, Public assistance, Public policy
   

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