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What are health disparities

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Health disparities refer to differences in the health status of different groups of people. Some groups of people have higher rates of certain diseases, and more deaths and suffering from them, compared to others. These groups may be based on

Race

Ethnicity

Immigrant status

Disability

Sex or gender

Sexual orientation

Geography

Income

User Kedar Sukerkar
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Health disparities are a disproportionate number of health conditions and deaths compared with the general population i believe..

Hope it helps ; )

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