Racism as a Social Determinant of Health Inequities
- Health Care Access and Quality
- Social Environment
- Systemic Oppression
- General
- African American
- American Indian/Alaska Native
- Asian and Pacific Islander
- Children and Youth
- Latino
- Low Income
- Urban Communities
This report explains how racism plays a role in generating health inequities, and how the elimination of racism would produce a significant decline in the rate of health inequities. It suggests that mandates that foster civil rights and eradicate racisim should be implemented to create a culture of health equity.