Additive and Multiplicative Effects of Socially Stigmatized Identities Using Linear Regression to Model Effects on Self-Reported Overall Health as Reported in the All of Us Research Program: Quantitative Analysis Background: Individuals with one or more socially stigmatized identities experience extensive health disparities, resulting in poorer health outcomes. However, most studies consider the effects of only individual stigmatized identities. Objective: We aimed to quantitatively estimate the additive and multiplicative effects of stigmatized identities on self-reported overall health. Methods: We used survey data from 387,411 participants in the All of Us Research Program, which has assembled a disease-agnostic cohort intended to reflect the US population, to statistically estimate the first- and second-order effects of 47 stigmatized identities on self-reported overall health. We used a linear model to estimate the effects of individual and pairwise stigmas on self-ratings of overall health. Results: We began by aiming to create cohorts for all 93 stigmatized identities previously found to affect health, of which 47 (51%) could be practicably examined. We first modeled individual stigmas alone to contrast the results with those that included both individual and pairwise stigmas. After using the false discovery rate to adjust for testing multiple hypotheses in the collective model, 29 individual and 116 pairs of stigmas had statistically significant effects on self-reported overall health. All significant individual effects were negative or neutral except for skin #Cancer. Those with the largest negative effect on self-rated overall health were difficulty walking or climbing stairs, unemployed or unable to work, difficulty with errands, and low educational attainment. Pairs of intersecting stigmas had a mix of negative and positive incremental effects, indicating that some stigmatized identities are negative modifiers, such as depression, and other combinations are less negative than the sum of their individual negative effects, such as having difficulty with multiple types of activities of daily living. The individual stigmas with the largest number of statistically significant stigma pairs were unemployed or unable to work (14/47, 30%); depression and low income (11/47 each, 24%); and difficulty walking or climbing stairs, cognitive difficulties, obesity, and skin #Cancer (8/47 each, 17%). Conclusions: Taken together, numerous pairs of stigmatized identities significantly affect self-reported overall health. While each stigmatization has both direct and indirect effects on health, the relative importance of direct and indirect effects will vary. Many of these are aligned with prior literature, and others warrant further exploration. While the large sample size of this study is a strength, we were unable to model higher-order intersectionality and encourage future research exploring this. The individual and pairwise identities with significant negative effects should be incorporated into research and clinical care by considering the multidimensionality of individuals and how that affects their overall health.

JMIR Formative Res: Additive and Multiplicative Effects of Socially Stigmatized Identities Using Linear Regression to Model Effects on Self-Reported Overall Health as Reported in the All of Us Research… #SocialHealth #StigmatizedIdentities #HealthDisparities #QuantitativeResearch #LinearRegression

Talked a bit at #SCHD26 abt how I came to @fredhutch.org & got involved in #cancer #research & learned abt #healthdisparities by first being diagnosed w/ #nolump #lobular #breastcancer. Funny how life works out. TY @binaytara.bsky.social @lobularbca.bsky.social #CanSky @enddisparities.bsky.social

Catching up on e-mails, and new #CEO of #ACP (American College of Physicians, the blanket umbrella organization for #InternalMedicine) is a Black male physician, an HBCU (Howard) grad whose research is on #healthdisparities and #SDOH (social determinants of health). Good political statement in 2026

Senate rejects amendment to restore tobacco-cessation funding The Nebraska Senate voted down Sen. Rountree’s floor amendment to restore tobacco master-settlement funds for smoking-cessation programs, with supporters warning the cut would reduce prevention services and opponents arguing fiscal constraints.

Senator Rountree's push to restore vital funding for Nebraska's tobacco-cessation program was voted down, raising concerns over the impact on youth smoking prevention and public health.

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Determinants of Mortality Special Issue

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The authors found the key drivers to be #alcohol, #PhysicalActivity, and #education itself. Interventions targeting #HealthDisparities must start early – long before #ChronicDisease becomes visible. #MortalitySpecialIssue
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DYK women and adolescent girls account for 23% of people living with HIV in the US? Watch @javawithjimmy.bsky.social Tues. 3/10/26 at 10 AM with our partners Deb Winters & Kim Wilson for National Women & Girls HIV Awareness Day. #AIDSAction #hivawareness #healthdisparities #boston

Montgomery County health leaders defend culturally tailored initiatives, council presses for disaggregated performance metrics County health officials summarized services, budgets and outcomes for three culturally focused initiatives — African American Health Program, Latino Health Initiative and Asian American Health Initiative — and faced council calls for upfront, disaggregated metrics tied to FY27 budget decisions.

Montgomery County health officials are under pressure to provide clearer performance metrics for culturally focused programs aimed at reducing disparities as the budget season heats up.

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Montgomery County health officials outline outreach, budgets and push for disaggregated metrics for three equity programs County health staff briefed council on the Latino Health Initiative, African American Health Program and Asian American Health Initiative, detailing program portfolios, FY26 budget allocations and calls from councilmembers for clearer, disaggregated performance metrics to judge impact.

Montgomery County's health officials are unveiling innovative initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities in its diverse communities, highlighting a budget of over $14 million for vital programs.

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Senate committee advances uterine-fibroid research database and privacy protections The committee reported favorably SB196 to include uterine fibroids in Department of Health tracking and a companion privacy bill SB864 to exempt identifying patient data from public records, with sponsors citing disparities and HIPAA-aligned protections.

Florida's Senate committee is taking a bold step to address health disparities by advancing measures that improve uterine fibroid research and protect patient privacy.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #HealthDisparities #ChronicPain #PatientPrivacy

Advocates urge funding for state-paid dental care for Connecticut veterans A Connecticut Oral Health Initiative representative urged the Appropriations Committee to fund a state dental benefit for eligible veterans in the governor’s budget (line item referenced as 12655), citing gaps in VA dental eligibility and health disparities among veterans.

Connecticut veterans are fighting for dental care that many of us take for granted—it's time to change that!

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New Study Finds Colorectal Cancer Deaths Increased in People Under 50 — PlusInc New Study Finds Colorectal Cancer Deaths Increased in People Under 50

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Panel backs statewide Alzheimer's awareness initiative; $500,000 repurposed for caregiver projects HB 513 would create a statewide Alzheimer's public-awareness campaign run by the Department of Elder Affairs, using $500,000 repurposed from a differential unit rate increase; the subcommittee reported the bill favorably.

Florida is taking a bold step to combat Alzheimer's disease with a new initiative aimed at awareness, early detection, and support for caregivers!

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IHS deputy director frames 70 years of Indian health as progress with unfinished work At the 70th‑anniversary summit, IHS Deputy Director Ben Smith highlighted past milestones—Transfer Act, sanitation and self‑determination laws—and called for stronger tribal self‑governance, modernization of facilities and workforce development while noting persistent disparities.

Celebrating 70 years of the Indian Health Service, Deputy Director Ben Smith highlights remarkable progress while urging action to bridge ongoing health disparities and modernize care delivery.

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#US #CitizenPortal #IndianHealthService #HealthDisparities #TribalSelfGovernance

Senate approves statewide Alzheimer's awareness initiative funded by Department of Elder Affairs Senate Bill 578 creates a Department of Elder Affairs-funded public health campaign focused on early detection, brain health, and clinical trial awareness for older Floridians; the Senate approved it 38-0.

Florida just took a monumental step in combating Alzheimer's disease with a unanimous Senate approval of a new public health initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting early detection.

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Senate Health panel hears Ryan Moran and Dennis Worsham; both reported out with confirmation recommendations The Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee held confirmation hearings Feb. 3 for Ryan Moran, nominated as director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, and Dennis Worsham, nominated as Secretary of Health. Both nominees described priorities for coverage, behavioral health and rebuilding public trust; the committee reported both appointments with recommendations for confirmation.

Ryan Moran and Dennis Worsham are set to lead Washington's health initiatives at a pivotal time, focusing on coverage stability and rebuilding public trust.

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#WA #CivicAccountability #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #HealthDisparities

Senator presses NIH on health disparities for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities; NIH official urges community-led research At a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, an unnamed senator highlighted severe health disparities facing Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities and asked how NIH will meet its federal trust responsibilities. An NIH official acknowledged distrust and called for community participation and local control of research and biospecimens.

A senator challenges the NIH to tackle alarming health disparities in Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities, calling for a shift to community-led research and genuine collaboration.

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#US #TribalResearch #CitizenPortal #HealthDisparities #AlaskaNativeHealth

Senate panel approves doula pilot to target maternal health disparities in South Florida SB 514 establishes a DOH‑run doula support pilot in Broward, Miami‑Dade and Palm Beach counties to integrate evidence‑based, nonmedical continuous support for pregnant and postpartum people — prioritizing those with substance use disorder. The committee moved a funding amendment to secure money through the General Appropriations Act.

Sen. Osgood's SB 514 aims to revolutionize maternal health in South Florida by launching a groundbreaking doula support pilot program for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those overcoming substance use challenges.

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Fertility care is a privilege, not a right. Barriers like cost, insurance gaps, and geographic deserts leave many without options.
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, join us in sharing the contributions from Black women living with #MBC who enlighten, educate, & empower the community. Visit to our vault to hear the stories of those affecting positive change.
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New evidence shows how discrimination shortens lives in Black communities Researchers linked higher inflammation levels to decades of stress, including discrimination and economic hardship.

in water is wet news #discrimination #healthdisparities

Session 1 at #SCHD26 examines disparities in lung cancer screening, virus-induced malignancies, and the implementation of global HPV screening. Join the conversation here: binaytara.org/projects/con...
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Subcommittee approves substitute to require bias‑reduction training for licensed clinicians House Bill 11 47, as substituted, would require bias‑reduction content be added into existing continuing competency requirements for clinicians, including instruction on diseases such as sickle cell disease; the subcommittee recommended reporting with substitute on an 8–1 vote after supporters and the administration highlighted maternal‑health disparities and opponents called the bill divisive.

Virginia is taking a bold step towards equality in healthcare by mandating bias reduction training for clinicians to tackle disparities that affect maternal health and chronic conditions like sickle cell disease.

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3/ 📈 Key Finding 2: At baseline, females had higher BMI (28.3 vs. 26.9 kg/m²) & were more likely to take analgesics (40.7% vs. 31.8%). Males were older (63.0 vs. 57.9 years) & had higher body weight (82.0 vs. 74.3 kg). #HealthDisparities #StrokeCare

PrEP is for Everyone — PlusInc PrEP is for Everyone

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House passes Maternal Health Awareness Day resolution after floor debate and revote The Delaware House approved House Concurrent Resolution 83, designating Jan. 23, 2026 as Maternal Health Awareness Day, after members shared personal testimony about pregnancy complications, challenged statistics and carried a motion to revote; final passage was 34 yes, 7 absent.

The Delaware House has officially designated January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day, sparking passionate debates on urgent maternal health disparities and preventable deaths.

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The disparities in #cancercare largely reflect disparities in social determinants of health, researchers wrote in the @americancancersoc.bsky.social's biennial report on the status of #cancerdisparities in the US.

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Have you taken the Pledge to #CommitToAct to support, promote and advance #HealthEquity in #HealthCare? If not, make 2026 the year you join us.

#SDOH #Imaging #HealthDisparities #Radiology

ACC report highlights progress, regression of CVD, risk factors in US The American College of Cardiology issued its inaugural JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report, highlighting the prevalence of 10 CVDs and risk factors and trends in quality of care and mortality associated with them.Drawn from national surveys, registri...

ACC published its inaugural #JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report. The document highlights the prevalence of major #CVD risk factors, #HealthDisparities, and trends in quality of care. Find out more with @gohealio.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4jDKJ5e #JACCStats

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in Nebraska.

Rural access gaps, lower screening, & socioeconomic factors continue to affect early detection and outcomes. pressroom.cancer.org/cancer-stati...

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