Michigan Department of , Community HealthHealth: A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (World Health Organization) Disparity: A chain of events signified by a difference in (1) environment; (2) access to, utilization of, and quality of care; (3) health status; or (4) a particular health outcome that deserves scrutiny.DisparitiesChronic Illness & DiseasesState Departments of Public HealthOther