In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differenc
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An essential text for courses in public health, health policy, and sociology, this compelling book is a vital teaching tool and a comprehensive reference for so
In early 2007, the Institute of Medicine convened the Roundtable on Health Disparities to increase the visibility of racial and ethnic health disparities as a n