Equity vs Equality

What is the main difference between equity and equality?

• Equity is about fairness and giving people what they need based on their situation.

• Equity means everyone gets treated the same.

• Equality focuses on individual needs and situations.

• Equality and equity mean the same thing.

Why does the United States have poorer health outcomes despite spending more on health care?

• Because of the focus on equality over equity.

• Due to the high cost of medical education.

• Because of the lack of medical facilities.

• Due to the emphasis on preventive care.

What are social determinants of health?

• The level of health education among the population.

• The genetic factors that determine health.

• Conditions in the environment where people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age.

• The availability of healthcare services in a country.

What is the Veggie RX voucher program?

• A medical program that offers free surgeries.

• A government initiative to reduce carbon emissions.

• A program that provides free gym memberships to communities.

• A program that tackles local hunger by providing vouchers for fresh produce.

What is the goal of health equity?

• To make things better for all by addressing individual health needs.

• To ensure everyone has the same income.

• To make healthcare more expensive.

• To improve health outcomes for select communities.