This book explores the health status of racial/ethnic minority groups and low-income populations. Its focus is on the disparities between these groups and the advantaged segments of our society and on the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing those disparities. It analyzes data on vital statistics such as birth and death rates, chronic and acute conditions, mental health, dental health, and preventive health. Other topics include utilization of health services, financial expenditures for health services, and barriers to accessing healthcare. The author reviews and interprets a wide variety of data, presenting some insight into what factors may be responsible for observed relationships or differences between comparison groups. This book is an aggregation of data and an analysis of group differentials and trends, providing a comprehensive understanding of the health status and disparities faced by these vulnerable populations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the health status of racial/ethnic minority groups and low-income populations. Its focus is on the disparities between these groups and the advantaged segments of our society and on the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing those disparities. It analyzes data on vital statistics such as birth and death rates, chronic and acute conditions, mental health, dental health, and preventive health. Other topics include utilization of health services, financial expenditures for health services, and barriers to accessing healthcare. The author reviews and interprets a wide variety of data, presenting some insight into what factors may be responsible for observed relationships or differences between comparison groups. This book is an aggregation of data and an analysis of group differentials and trends, providing a comprehensive understanding of the health status and disparities faced by these vulnerable populations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528392297_0
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