Risks of medical and developmental delays and associated factors among children from different racial and ethnic groups in Kalamazoo County of Michigan, United States - Takeaways - MDSpire

Risks of medical and developmental delays and associated factors among children from different racial and ethnic groups in Kalamazoo County of Michigan, United States

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  • Yvonne Jackson

  • Oluwasomidoyin Bello

  • Jessical Saadeh

  • Tazmi Siddiquey

  • May 18, 2026

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    The study assessed medical and developmental risks in children aged 0–5 from low-income families in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

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    54.5% of children experienced medical risks, while 13.3% faced developmental risks, highlighting significant health disparities.

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    Minority children were significantly more likely to experience both medical and developmental risks compared to their White counterparts.

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    Black children had 11 times higher odds of experiencing medical delays compared to White children, indicating severe racial disparities.

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    Targeted policies and early interventions are essential to address health inequities and improve outcomes for minority children.

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Risks of medical and developmental delays and associated factors among children from different racial and ethnic groups in Kalamazoo County of Michigan, United States

  • by Yvonne Jackson, Oluwasomidoyin Bello, Jessical Saadeh, Tazmi Siddiquey

  • May 18, 2026

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