WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THESE DISPARITIES? 3

       HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES ARE INFLUENCED BY A COMPLEX INTERPLAY OF VARIOUS FACTORS. HERE ARE A FEW....

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       SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS:  Again, people with lower income and educational levels tent to have worse health outcomes and face more significant challenges in accessing healthcare services. they are either UNINSURED or UNDERINSURED.

NEIGHBORHOOD & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: If you live in an area with poor air quality, limited access to healthy food, and or unsafe housing can negatively impact health.

EDUCATION: Lower levels of education are associated with higher rates of chronic disease and lower life expectancy.

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       BIAS AND STEROYTYPING

IMPLICT BIAS: Healthcare providers may unconsciously hold biases that affect their interactions with patients from different racial or ethnic backgrounds. This can lead to disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.

STEROTYPING: Stereotyping patients based on race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status can result in unequal treatment and lower quality of care

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STRUCTURAL BARRRIERS

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EVIRONMENTAL THREATS