kin 209 chapter 1a-- health equity

achieving health equity

striving to attain optimal level of health for all

health disparity

differences in health linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages

race, ethnicity play a large role

incur enormous financial costs

disparities in vulnerable population groups

racial and ethnic groups: higher prevalence of certain chronic conditions

gender: disparities in life expectancy, autoimmune disorders

elderly and disabled: 13% of Americans have a disability

socially excluded populations: disparities in mortality rates

mindfulness

be aware of what is going on around you, aware of what is going on in your community, state, country, and world

benefits of diversity

teaches us, helps us discover more about ourselves, exposure to new things

social determinants of health

economic stability, educational attainment, social and community context, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment

equality

treats everyone the same regardless of needs

equity

recognize differences and give more or less based on their situation to get everyone to teh same result

access to affordable, quality healthcare

increase minority providers, diversity training, preventative services, and reasonable health insurance

social interaction and community context

support networks and resources; cultural norms; attitudes and influences; language barriers and levels of literacy

educational attainment

relationship between education level, working conditions, and income

neighborhood and built environment

characteristics such as area walkability, accessible food stores and recreational facilities, and exposure to pollutants

economic stability

association between poverty and poor health