Lecture 18 Flashcards
Health Disparities
What is health disparity
differences and variations in the health achievements of individuals and groups
What is health inequities
differences in health that are not only unnecessary and avoidable but are considered unfair and unjust
rooted in social injustices that make some population groups more likely to have poor health than other groups
What is the difference between health disparities and health inequities?
health disparities are differences in health outcomes among groups of people
health inequities are differences in health that are AVOIDABLE
How is justice in health defined
equal opportunities for individuals and social groups in terms of granting access to and using health services in accordance with the needs of the various groups of a population regardless of their ability to pay
What populations should be included when looking at health disparities
geographic
income
education
health literacy
english proficiency
gender
disability
sexual orientation
occupation
How do you know if there is a health inequity in a group
higher incidence and/or prevalence
premature and/or excessive mortality in diseases
burden of disease
poorer health-related quality of life and/or daily functioning
What are some major sources of health inequities in the US
social determinants(education, income, employment)
environmental hazards
healthcare access and preventative health services
structural racism
What are major areas of health inequities in the US
health outcomes(diabetes complications, strokes)
mortality(infant deaths, suicides, OD)
morbidity(preventable hospitalizations)
behavioral risk factors(opioid abuse, cigarette smoking, teen pregnancy)
What are specific areas of inequity that are relevant to pharmacists
vaccination coverage/ access to under-resourced communities
low influenza vaccine coverage in black an hispanic populations
disparities in childhood vaccination coverage have declines since covid
What can be done to improve these inequities
mobile vaccinations
in-home vaccinations
mass vaccination sites
What is the main driver of drug overdose deaths
opioids and illicit drugs
What is a pharmacist role to help combat OD
opioid disposal
misuse screening
administration of medication-assisted treatment
How can pharmacists combat the inequity regarding CHD and stroke
patient education
individual counseling
blood pressure screening
community outreach
How can pharmacists aid in fighting inequities regarding Obesity
help with weight management resources
screening for medications
How can pharmacists air in fighting inequities regarding asthma
children/caregivers how to use inhalers
education on risk
education on triggers
education on preventions of death
