Addressing inequities in medical care
A comprehensive examination of global health disparities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15795236 |
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| Authors | Eman Smair Alenizi (National Guard Health Affairs, corresponding author), Mudi Naif Alharbi (National Guard Health Affairs), Huda Fawaz Alanazi (National Guard Health Affairs), Bandar Khulaif Aldhahawi (National Guard Health Affairs), Rawaf Hussain Alsuwaydaa (National Guard Health Affairs), Homoud Awade Al Shammari (National Guard Health Affairs), Saleh Abdullah Alnais (National Guard Health Affairs) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | S1 |
| Pages | 1080-1092 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Health Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2550-696X • E-ISSN: 2550-6978 |
| Publisher | Universidad Tecnica de Manabi (PUBLISHER • EC) |
| DOI | 10.53730/ijhs.v8ns1.15091 |
| OpenAlex | W4401892473 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 25 |
Background: Health disparities and inequities persist globally, significantly affecting marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Medical institutions and educators must address these issues to foster a more equitable healthcare system. Aim: This chapter aims to explore the definitions and implications of health disparities and inequities, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding in medical education to address these challenges effectively. Methods: The chapter reviews definitions from leading health organizations and examines case studies from various countries to highlight the impact of historical, structural, and social determinants of health (SDOH) on health outcomes. Methodologies for measuring these disparities, including quantitative and qualitative approaches, are discussed. Results: Health disparities often arise from systemic and institutional biases, with historical injustices like colonialism and slavery continuing to influence modern health outcomes. Case studies from the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands illustrate ongoing inequities in maternal mortality and other health outcomes. Conclusion: Addressing health disparities requires an understanding of historical contexts, structural factors, and SDOH. Medical education must evolve to incorporate these elements to equip future healthcare professionals with the skills to combat these disparities effectively
Family medicine · Intensive care medicine · Medical care · Healthcare cost, quality, practices · Healthcare Policy and Management · Medicine · Primary Care and Health Outcomes
Defining health and health inequalities
Social determinants of health inequalities
Inequalities in health
The legacy of structural racism
Measuring global health inequity
Economic costs of health inequalities in the European Union
Structural Racism, Historical Redlining, and Risk of Preterm Birth in New York City, 2013–2017
Health Disparities and Health Equity
Caste Differences in Hypertension Among Women in India
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