Concept
What does health equity mean?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Health Disparities
"Health equity means attaining the highest level of health for all people. Achieving it requires valuing everyone equally, addressing avoidable inequalities and historical injustices, and eliminating health and health-care disparities. Education, nutritious food, safe housing, transportation, culturally sensitive providers, insurance, clean water, and unpolluted air all contribute to equitable health."
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