Disparities in Adult and Pediatric Trauma Outcomes: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis examines disparities in trauma outcomes based on race/ethnicity and insurance status across adult and pediatric populations. Uninsured patients had 22% higher odds of death compared to insured patients, while non-Caucasian patients had 18% higher mortality risk than Caucasian patients, highlighting significant inequities in emergency trauma care despite legal safeguards.