As a nation, health equity does not exist among many racial and ethnic groups, leading to the presence of health disparities. Health disparities are differences in health outcomes, commonly associated with socioeconomic and environmental disadvantage, which are often driven by social conditions.
-After reading Box 3-4: “Health and Social Determinants/ Health Equity” in your textbook (also attached above), research and report on stakeholder positions on reducing racial and ethnic health disparities.
Reference:
Edelman, C., Kudzma, E., & Mandle, C. (2021). Health promotion throughout the life span (10th ed.). St. Louis, MI: Mosby.
-The stakeholders I would like you to focus on are USDHHS (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services), Healthy People 2020, WHO, and the CDC, though others are also encouraged.
– Articulate the responsibilities, goals, and objectives of these key public stakeholders in regards to health disparities.
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All written submissions should reflect professionalism in grammar, spelling, writing style/format (one-inch margins, double spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman font), include APA 7th citations when appropriate, an appropriate title page, and be uploaded as .doc or .docx documents.
