equity in health promotion
What is health equity & why is it important?
Over the past several decades, health equity has been a focus of the Healthy People initiative, most recently guided by the Healthy People 2030 overarching goal to “eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.”
How does health equity affect health literacy and social determinants?
Healthy People 2030’s emphasis on health equity is closely tied to its focus on health literacy and social determinants of health. Social determinants — like structural racism or systemic bias — can affect health literacy and contribute to health disparities. Taking steps to address these factors is key to achieving health equity.
How do communities in action contribute to health equity?
Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. In the United States, health equity and equal opportunity are inextricably linked, and the burdens of disease and poor health and the benefits of wellness and good health are inequitably distributed among groups of people.
How do you promote health equity?
To promote health equity, a person must work with others to lift healthcare barriers whenever possible. Several national, state, and local organizations are committed to promoting health equity. Some resources include: Many states have a health equity department that offers training and education on health equity opportunities.
Overview
Health equity means ensuring everyone has the chance to be as healthy as possible. However, factors outside of a person’s control can prevent them from achieving their best health. Examples of these factors include discrimination and lack of resources. Working toward health equity is a way to correct or challenge these factors. medicalnewstoday.com
Definition
Health equity means ensuring that every person has the opportunity to achieve their best health. Unfortunately, many social and environmental factors can limit a person’s access to and continued use of good health practices and healthcare. These are health inequities. Examples of these obstacles include: •racial and ethnic discrimination •lack of access to quality education •income and wealth gaps medicalnewstoday.com
Health disparity, equality, and equity
Health disparity Health disparity is a difference that affects a person’s ability to achieve their best health. Examples of health disparities include race, gender, education, income, disability, geographic location, and sexual orientation. Health disparities create health inequities. Due to their differences or situation, some people do not always have access to the same opportunities to better their health that other people have. A health disparity is often beyond an individual’s control. Two concepts refer to how to correct these health disparities: health equality and health equity. Health equality vs. health equity Health equality means everyone has the same opportunities. Examples could include a community center offering free or low-cost checkups to everyone. Health equity means that people have opportunities based on their needs. An example could be the same health center charging people based on their ability to pay. A person who cannot afford care may receive it for free while another person may pay for the same care. In short, health equality means everyone receives the same standard, while health equity means everyone receives individualized care to bring them to the same level of health. Health equality is not always preferable. For example, if a clinic offers free checkups every morning, a person who must work during the morning cannot take advantage of this service. While the clinic offers checkups to everyone on the same terms, some people still cannot take advantage of the service. Health equity would involve offering alternative checkup times in the afternoon or evening, so everyone can access the service at a time that suits them. medicalnewstoday.com
Examples of health equity
Examples of services that promote health equity include: •Providing health seminars and courses that are specific to the needs of certain ethnic communities and racial groups. •Providing low-cost services to those living in a low income household. •Using mobile health screenings to help those who may not have access to transportation. •Offering evening or late-night health appointments to those who work long hours and are unable to access care. •Providing better education, testing, and treatment access to communities particularly impacted by certain conditions or diseases. medicalnewstoday.com
Who does not have health equity, and how can they gain it?
Groups who do not have health equity are those that are traditionally disenfranchised and discriminated against through no fault of their own. Examples include: •racial and ethnic minorities •people living in a low income household •members of the LGBTQ+ community Members of these communities are more likely to experience barriers to care and health, such as violence, low income, and poor living conditions. Gaining health equity takes a combination of political, community, and personal efforts. An individual cannot usually correct all factors that affect their health equity. They can benefit from programs and professionals that assist them. medicalnewstoday.com
How to promote health equity
Individuals and organizations can take steps to help individuals achieve health equity. The following are some steps to take: •Identify how health disparities in a community affect specific groups. •Recognize that each person has their own racial and ethnic biases and learn how to recognize when a policy or environment may exclude (sometimes unintentionally) a person or group. •Show respect to people of all groups and make efforts to involve all groups in enacting change. This means that if someone is going to start a policy or program that addresses health disparities, they should ask the people they are trying to reach if the particular program will help them. •Frequently evaluate how well policies aimed at health equity are working. Make changes when necessary to ensure these policies are most effective. medicalnewstoday.com
Health equity training
Several national, state, and local organizations are committed to promoting health equity. Some resources include: •American Public Health Association •Association of State and Territorial Health Officials •National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion •Office of Health Equity Many states have a health equity department that offers training and education on health equity opportunities. medicalnewstoday.com
Summary
Health equity is something that takes time and effort to address. But it is the contributions of individuals who are willing to help others have access to safe and non-judgmental healthcare that can genuinely make a difference. By modeling and promoting health equity, individuals and organizations can improve healthcare for those living with health disparities. medicalnewstoday.com
Health Promotion for Well-being Equity and Sustainable Development
Health Equity
How the Past Informs the Present in Healthcare Prioritizing Equity
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The concept of equity in health-promotion articles by Nordic
as one of the key principles of health promotion [1]. In the Ottawa Charter it is stated that health promotion should focus on achieving equity in health [2]. |
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The concept of equity in health-promotion articles by Nordic
as one of the key principles of health promotion [1]. In the Ottawa Charter it is stated that health promotion should focus on achieving equity in health [2]. |
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Promoting Health Equity - A Resource to Help Communities Address
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Health Promotion through an Equity Lens (Wellesley Institute)
However health promotion programs are not typ- ically designed with a strong equity lens |
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Promoting health and reducing health inequities by addressing the
Gender and Health: promoting gender responsive policies. addressing gender inequalities is recognized as a condition for achieving health equity. who/europe |
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Promoting health equity through addressing social determinants in
Equity is one of the key principles of the healthy settings approach. The Ottawa Charter calls for health promotion strategies that tackle health inequities |
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What Is Health Equity?
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Health Equity and Health Disparities Environmental Scan
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Best Practices User Guides-Health Equity in Tobacco Prevention
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What Works: Health Equity
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Promoting health and reducing health inequities - WHO/Europe
Gender and Health: promoting gender responsive policies addressing gender inequalities is recognized as a condition for achieving health equity who/europe |
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Promoting Health Equity - CDC
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Health Promotion Through an Equity Lens - The Homeless Hub
However, health promotion programs are not typ- ically designed with a strong equity lens, and do not always take into consideration the unique concerns of those |
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Promoting health equity through addressing social - VicHealth
Health equity is the notion that all people should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health potential, and that no one should be disadvantaged from achieving |
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Four Steps towards equity: a tool for health promotion practice
for Health Promotion, NSW Health Elizabeth Harris, Director, Centre for Health Equity Training Research and Evaluation Michael Levy, Director of Population |
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What Works: Promoting Health Equity - The Community Guide
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Evaluating Equity in Health Promotion
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