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Health Disparities

Resources and information related to health disparities in the United States.

What are disparities in healthcare?

Health disparities are differences among perceived population groups in the incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of health conditions, diseases, and related complications of diseases. 

Healthcare disparities are differences among population groups in the availability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services aimed at preventing, treating, and managing diseases and their complications, including screening, diagnostic, treatment, management, and rehabilitation services.

Resources on Healthcare Disparities

Last Updated: Mar 5, 2025 10:44 AM