Overview
Health equity is essential for ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to achieve their best health, regardless of their background. It involves understanding the various social determinants that contribute to health disparities and recognizing the role of legal frameworks in promoting fa...
Key Terms
Example: Higher rates of diabetes in low-income communities.
Example: The Affordable Care Act in the U.S.
Example: Access to education and healthcare.
Example: Campaigning for better healthcare access.
Example: Filing a lawsuit for discrimination in healthcare.
Example: Equity provides more resources to those in need.
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Key Concepts
health disparitieslegal frameworkssocial determinantspolicy advocacy