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Health Status of Minorities and Low Income Groups (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

U. S. Public Health Service

 
9781528392297: Health Status of Minorities and Low Income Groups (Classic Reprint)

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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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9780260909466: Health Status of Minorities and Low Income Groups

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ISBN 10:  0260909467 ISBN 13:  9780260909466
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
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