Overview
Class and health disparities highlight the significant differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare based on socioeconomic status. Individuals from lower-income backgrounds often face numerous barriers that prevent them from receiving adequate healthcare, leading to poorer health outcomes...
Key Terms
Example: Individuals with higher SES typically have better access to healthcare.
Example: Health outcomes can include rates of disease, disability, and life expectancy.
Example: Barriers to healthcare access can include high costs and lack of transportation.
Example: Health inequality often leads to poorer health outcomes for marginalized communities.
Example: Policies may include vaccination programs and health education initiatives.
Example: Community health initiatives may focus on nutrition and exercise.