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Health disparities : the meaning and a historical overview -- The extent of the health status gap and why it has not been closed -- What is diversity and who defines it? -- Health disparities by the numbers and Obamacare -- Diversity in health care : making it happen and sustaining it -- Health disparities in urban communities : the issues, concerns, and solutions -- Health disparities in rural communities -- Cultural competence versus diversity : why cultural competence also matters -- Women and health disparities : specific issues, concerns, and solutions -- Health disparities and the impact on the lives of children : issues, concerns, and solutions -- Closing the health status gap : a spiritual approach toward resolution -- The future of health disparities and diversity : recommendations toward solutions -- Case studies and health disparities -- Case studies and diversity. |
