Race and ethnicity on population health Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the shifting demographics of the population by race in the US
A
From 2010 to 2050 it is shown that we see a large growth in the hispanic population and a decline in the number of whites
2
Q
Describe the impact of race on health outcomes and life
expectancy in the US
A
Health disparities are driven by social and economic inequities that are rooted in historic and ongoing racism and discrimination
3
Q
Describe the impact that race has had on access to healthcare and education of healthcare professionals in the US
A
4
Q
Suggest strategies that might be implemented to mitigate
disparities in health outcomes between different racial groups in
the US
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