Achieving Health Equity: An Incremental Journey

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dc.contributor.authorIbrahim, S.A.
dc.contributor.authorThomas, S.B.
dc.contributor.authorFine, M.J.
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T14:59:37Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T14:59:37Z
dc.date.issued2003
dc.description.abstractRacial and ethnic disparities in health and health care have been well documented in a broad range of medical conditions and health care services in numerous settings. These disparities are not trivial. For example, African Americans suffer shorter life expectancy and higher rates of cancer, stroke, heart disease, HIV and mental illness than do Whites. American Indians and Alaskan Natives also experienc shorter life expectancy than that of Whites. Puerto Ricans, a subset of Hispanic ethnicity, have a significantly higher infant mortality rate than do Whites. Racial and ethnic disparities also exist in the utilization of specialist care, preventive services, renal and bone marrow transplants, and orthopedic procedures such as knee and hip replacements. There are several reasons why identifying and understanding health disparities and marshaling the "political will" needed to eliminate them are essential for all Americans.
dc.description.urihttps://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.93.10.1619
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/pqm9-mqwx
dc.identifier.citationIbrahim, S.A. and Thomas, S.B. and Fine, M.J. (2003) Achieving Health Equity: An Incremental Journey. American Journal of Public Health, 93 (10). pp. 169-1621.
dc.identifier.issn0090-0036
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 534
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/22612
dc.subjectAccess To Healthcare
dc.subjectDisparities
dc.subjectCardiovascular Disease
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectHypertension
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectCancer
dc.subjectHIV/Aids
dc.subjectinterventions
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectEquity
dc.subjectResearch
dc.subjectInequalities
dc.subjectNational Minority Health Leadership Summit
dc.titleAchieving Health Equity: An Incremental Journey
dc.typeArticle

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