Health Disparities

Health disparities refer to differences between groups of people. These differences can affect how frequently a disease affects a group, how many people get sick, or how often the disease causes death.

Many different populations are affected by disparities. These include

• Racial and ethnic minorities
• Residents of rural areas
• Women, children, the elderly
• Persons with disabilities (NIH: National Cancer Institute)

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