W5: Healthcare Disparities in the United States

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The following discussion comes from your week 5 readings. Outside research to address these issues is encouraged. Please remember to provide attribution for your learning.

Prompt: Health disparities are large differences in health outcomes between groups based on the social determinants of health. Investigate healthcare disparities in your state (if you are currently living overseas, use the last state you lived in). Explain what challenges disparate populations face in your state. Discuss and critique at least one initiative that your state has engaged in to reduce healthcare disparities.  

*Most states release health equity/disparity reports. You might want to consider looking for information on your respective state's department of health website.

350 WORDS

DUE 01 FEB