Your initial post should be 2-3 paragraphs long and follow the requirements outlined in the discussion rubric.
Step 1: Answer the following prompts:
- The word equity means different things in the phrases health equity and home equity. What is the meaning of equity in these two examples?
- The dictionary defines disparity simply as a difference or variation. Can you think of an example of a health difference that you would not consider to be a health disparity?
- Think about your current or past workplace. What does your workplace do to reduce health disparities and move toward greater equity in health?
- Give an example of an initiative that your workplace could do? What are the chief obstacles to doing more?
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Health Equity and Disparities