health care disparities

Question 1

define health care disparity

Answer 1

a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage

Question 2

who do health care disparities adversely affect

Answer 2

groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group;
religion;
socioeconomic status
; gender;
age;
mental health;
cognitive, sensory,
physical disability;
sexual orientation
gender identity;
geographic location;
or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion.

Question 3

what groups of persons experience the worse access to care and quality of care than White persons

Answer 3

Persons from racial and ethnic minority groups

Question 4

Persons from racial and ethnic minority groups are also disproportionately affected by what conditions

Answer 4

hypertension, diabetes, and obesity and are less likely to receive appropriate preventative care.

Question 5

how does health care disparities impact minority groups

Answer 5

Access to care and quality of care – disproportionally
affected

Question 6

what must promotion of health care frameworks strive for

Answer 6

Strive for social & physical environments that promote
quality of life
from preventable illness, disability,
and premature death.

Question 7

what must public health sectors be encouraged to address

Answer 7

address the needs for safe and affordable housing; reliable transportation; nutritious food that is accessible to everyone; safe, well-integrated neighborhoods and schools; health care providers that are culturally and linguistically competent; and clean water and air.