What Causes Racial Health Disparities?

Why do certain racial groups suffer from more health disparities than others? In this text, we will discuss what racial health disparities are and explain why, contrary to a common misconception, these disparities are not caused by genetic differences between racial groups.

Topics

  • health equity
  • public health
  • medical discrimination
  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • RDEISE
  • racial health disparities
  • health disparity
  • health disparities
  • health inequity
  • health difference
  • race as a proxy
  • biological race
  • health outcomes