Equity and Health
reduce disparity.org
According the U.S. government document Healthy People 2010, health disparities are "gaps in quality of health and health care across racial and ethnic groups.” Health disparities refer to differences between groups of people. These differences can affect how frequently a disease affects a group, how many people get sick, or how often the disease causes death.
Health and Society Chronology
HEALTH AND SOCIEITY
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1840s–1860s |
Social reformers begin to focus on factors affecting public health. |
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1920s–1960s |
Health insurance programs are established, many of which will later provide assistance in addressing social needs. |
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1970s–2000s |
Researchers begin to focus on health disparities between racial groups. |
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2010s–2020 |
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) creates, among other things, programs designed to address health disparities. Source: CQ Researcher
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Hampton Roads Community Indicators
Greater Hampton Road Disparities Dashboard (Click Here)
City of Norfolk and Public Health
City of Norfolk :Population Health