Overview
Health equity assessment is crucial for identifying and addressing disparities in health outcomes among different populations. By evaluating the social determinants of health, public health professionals can develop targeted interventions that promote fairness and improve overall health. Understandi...
Key Terms
Example: Higher rates of diabetes in low-income communities.
Example: Access to education and healthcare.
Example: Equity provides resources based on need, while equality gives everyone the same resources.
Example: Using statistical software to analyze health survey data.
Example: Laws regulating tobacco use.
Example: Programs aimed at improving maternal health in urban areas.
Related Topics
Social Justice in Health
Explores the intersection of health and social justice, focusing on equitable health outcomes.
intermediateHealth Policy Development
Covers the processes involved in creating effective health policies to address disparities.
advancedCommunity Health Assessment
Focuses on evaluating the health needs of a community to inform public health strategies.
intermediateKey Concepts
health disparitiessocial determinantsdata analysispolicy implications