To examine the correlation and agreement across 7 neighborhood indices and median household income, their associations with the prevalence of CKM conditions, and to determine if any indices better capture variability in CKM conditions compared to median household income.
Key Findings:
Significant correlations were found between neighborhood indices and median household income.
Each index showed varying associations with CKM conditions at the census tract level.
Some indices provided incremental value in explaining CKM condition variability beyond median household income.
Interpretation:
Neighborhood socioeconomic factors significantly influence the prevalence of CKM conditions, highlighting the importance of considering multiple indices for a comprehensive understanding of health disparities.
Limitations:
Study limited to census tract level data, which may not capture individual-level variations.
Potential biases in self-reported health data.
Conclusion:
Integrative neighborhood indices may offer valuable insights into the social determinants of health affecting CKM conditions, suggesting a need for broader assessments in public health research.
by Vaishnavi Krishnan, Xiaoning Huang, Cyanna McGowan, Nilay S. Shah, Farah Qureshi, Cynthia S. Minkovitz, Kiarri N. Kershaw, Alexa A. Freedman, Gregory E. Miller, Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, Sadiya S. Khan
