Health Disparities

Health Disparities

Presented by: Janit Vong

Objectives

1. Students will be able to define a “health disparity”

2. Students will be able to recognize the basic causes of health disparities

3. Students will be able to list ways to address health disparities

4. Students will be able to explain why understanding health disparities are important

Multiple Choice

What is a "health disparity"?

• Disproportionate rate of health outcomes in a specific population

• Physical, mental and emotional health

• Lack of health insurance

• Equal accessibility to health care

Multiple Choice

Are there certain groups that may face health disparities more so than other groups?

• Yes

• No

• I don't think so

Multiple Select

What are some causes of health disparities? (Select all that apply)

• Accessibility

• Environment

• Income

• Pets

Multiple Select

How can biases impact patients? (Select all that apply)

• Misdiagnosis

• Inappropriate care

• Systemic distrust

• Death

Open Ended

Name three (3) ways we can address health disparities.

Open Ended

What are the four (4) sub-factors of health inequality mentioned in the video?

Multiple Select

True or False: Stress can be experienced disproportionately by a disadvantaged population.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Reflection: Imagine you are a healthcare professional. Why is it important to understand health disparities?