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Tytuł:
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Effects of Racism on Oral Health in the United States.
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Autorzy:
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Evans CA; College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
Smith PD; College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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Źródło:
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Community dental health [Community Dent Health] 2021 May 28; Vol. 38 (2), pp. 138-141. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 28.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Publication: Suffolk : Dennis Barber Ltd.
Original Publication: London : John Libbey, c1984-
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MeSH Terms:
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Racism*
Humans ; Oral Health ; United States
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: Oral Health; Oral Health Equity; Race; Racism; Social Determinants of Health; Workforce
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20210326 Date Completed: 20210602 Latest Revision: 20210602
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Update Code:
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20240105
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DOI:
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10.1922/CDH_IADREvans04
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PMID:
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33769722
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This paper comments on the Effects of Racism on Oral Health in the United States (US). It provides the background and sets the stage to raise questions about race: how was race defined originally, what exactly is race, and how have racial categories been enumerated? Following this path, the paper broadens the scope of view regarding data attributable to racial categories pointing to social and cultural factors that influence overall health outcomes, particularly those related to oral health. Oral health researchers, advocates, providers, administrators, program planners, and funders, among others rely on data, often compiled by racial categories. We should be aware of potential vagaries that can accompany race-based data, and its interpretation and application, regarding oral health. The paper suggests we should be mindful of other influences that affect documented differences among populations regarding their oral health status.
(Copyright© 2021 Dennis Barber Ltd.)
