Health Equity v Equality

Health Equity

• Everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health

Health Equality

• Equality can be defined as treating each and every individual in the same manner irrespective of needs and requirements

• Or providing the same level of opportunity and assistance in all segments of society, such as race and gender

Health Disparities

• A difference that is unjust and preventable. Differences means different groups have different outcomes.

Health Equity Examples

• Providing low cost basic healthcare services to low income neighborhoods

• Mobile health screenings for people with no transportation

• Reduced school lunch pricing based on income