Chapter

Health Disparities

From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif

Concepts

  1. Disparity Dimensions

    "Although the term disparities is often interpreted to mean racial or ethnic disparities, many dimensions of disparity exist in the United States, particularly in health. If a health outcome is seen t

  2. Health Equity

    "During the past 2 decades, one of Healthy People’s overarching goals has focused on disparities. In Healthy People 2000, it was to reduce health disparities among Americans. In Healthy People 2010, i

  3. Health Determinants

    "Over the years, efforts to eliminate disparities and achieve health equity have focused primarily on diseases or illnesses and on health care services. However, the absence of disease does not automa

  4. Disparity Tracking

    "Throughout the next decade, Healthy People 2020 will assess health disparities in the U.S. population by tracking rates of illness, death, chronic conditions, behaviors, and other types of outcomes i

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