Overview
Equity in global health is essential for ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to necessary healthcare services. It involves understanding and addressing health disparities, which are influenced by various social determinants such as income, education, and enviro...
Key Terms
Example: Higher rates of diabetes in low-income communities.
Example: Access to education and employment opportunities.
Example: Availability of clinics in rural areas.
Example: The WHO's Global Health Strategy.
Example: Providing additional support to underserved populations.
Example: Refugees and low-income families.
Related Topics
Global Health Governance
Study of how global health policies are created and implemented.
intermediatePublic Health Ethics
Exploration of ethical issues in public health practices and policies.
advancedHealth Systems Strengthening
Focus on improving health systems to enhance service delivery and equity.
intermediateKey Concepts
health disparitiessocial determinantsaccess to careglobal health policies