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Prehospital Surgical Disparities.

Justin S Hatchimonji1, Samantha Baker2, Kimberly M Hendershot3

  • 1Department of Surgery, Section of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.

The Surgical Clinics of North America
|June 1, 2026
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Social determinants like environment and access to care significantly worsen surgical outcomes for minority groups. Addressing these factors is crucial for reducing health disparities in surgical care.

Keywords:
DisparitiesPrehospitalRacismTrauma

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, particularly surgery, are well-documented, leading to poorer outcomes for minority populations.
  • Social determinants of health (SDOH), including living environment and access to care, significantly influence surgical risk and recovery.
  • Factors such as neighborhood socioeconomic status, built environment, pollution, and health literacy contribute to these disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of social determinants of health on surgical risk and recovery.
  • To understand how environmental and social factors contribute to health inequities in surgical care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on racial/ethnic disparities in surgery.
  • Analysis of the role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in surgical outcomes.
  • Identification of environmental and infrastructural barriers to specialized surgical care.

Main Results:

  • Disadvantaged communities experience higher rates of advanced disease, surgical complications, and adverse perioperative outcomes.
  • Geographic and infrastructure limitations restrict access to essential specialized surgical services.
  • Interactions between environmental and social factors exacerbate surgical risks and perpetuate inequities.

Conclusions:

  • Social determinants of health are critical drivers of disparities in surgical care and outcomes.
  • Addressing SDOH and environmental factors is essential for mitigating inequities in surgical treatment.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to improve surgical care access and outcomes for minority and disadvantaged populations.