Examining Health Disparities in US Communities

Examining Health Disparities in US Communities

Health Disparities in Asian American and Native American Communities
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Health Disparities in Asian American and Native American Communities
Health disparities are inequalities in attaining full health potential across distinct demographic groups in the United States, as assessed by differences in illness incidence, prevalence, mortality, the burden of disease, and other undesirable health outcomes. While the term disparities are frequently used or construed to refer to inequalities between racial or ethnic groups, disparities can exist in various aspects, including gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap status, socioeconomic position, and geographic location. All of these elements, in addition to race and ethnicity, impact an individual’s potential to reach maximum health,…