Health Disparities Center

The Health Disparities Center (pronunciation: /hɛlθ dɪˈspærɪtiz ˈsɛntər/) is a specialized institution dedicated to the study and mitigation of health disparities in various populations.

Etymology

The term "Health Disparities Center" is derived from the English words "health", "disparities", and "center". "Health" (from Old English hǣlþ) refers to the state of being free from illness or injury. "Disparities" (from Latin disparitas) refers to a great difference. "Center" (from Latin centrum) refers to a point from which an activity or process is directed, or a place where a particular activity is concentrated.

Definition

A Health Disparities Center is a research and service institution that focuses on understanding, addressing, and ultimately eliminating disparities in health and healthcare. These disparities often affect marginalized or underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, and those with certain health conditions.

Related Terms

Health Disparities: Differences in health outcomes among groups of people.
Health Equity: The attainment of the highest level of health for all people.
Social Determinants of Health: Conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.
Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.

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