Health Equity for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Source: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs
Date Published: 2019
Description
This website offers an overview of seven factors that contribute to health disparities, including: built environment; discrimination, biases, racism; insurance coverage; differential access to health and behavioral care; cultural beliefs and practices; public health funding and policy; and socio-economic status. Ideas for specific strategies to address each factor are provided.
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