Looking Through a Glass, Darkly: Eliminating Health Disparities
2006
Eliminating Health Disparities
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Liburd Leandris C, Giles H. Wayne, Mensah George A.
Primary Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
The REACH 2010 program is making strides in eliminating health disparities in various communities across the U.S.
Supporting Evidence
- Health disparities have persisted in the United States for well over 100 years.
- REACH 2010 is effectively eliminating health disparities in 40 communities of color across the nation.
- Impressive improvements have been achieved in some key chronic disease indicators.
- Community-based participatory research is a key component of programs addressing health disparities.
Takeaway
This article talks about how we need to make sure everyone has the same chance to be healthy, no matter where they come from or how much money they have.
Participant Demographics
The article discusses health disparities affecting African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
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