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Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
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"Health disparities are differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States." - National Institute of Health
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Contributors to Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
- No Insurance or Inadequate Insurance
- Racism
- Transportation
- Lifestyle Behaviors
- Culture Influences
- Diet
- Lack of Exercise
- Obesity/Overweight
- Sexual Behaviors
- Stress
- Mental Health Issues
- Systemic Barriers
- Access to Healthcare
- Poverty
- Environmental Factors
What action is being taken by Community Health?
- Cheryl Silver Emanuel, Community Health Administrator, is committed to research and action that will decrease the incidence of racial and ethnic health disparities in Mecklenburg County.
- "Partners in Eliminating Health Disparities," a group of businesses and organizations supporting the elimination of disparities, is rallying to make a positive difference in Mecklenburg county.
- The Health Department has joined forces with public health groups, medical professionals, minority organizations, community-based groups, faith institutions and the private sector as part of its effort and commitment to reducing health disparities.
Mecklenburg County Health Department's Role in Reducing and/or Eliminating Health Disparities:
- Examine current programs to assure cultural competence into its programs, practices and policies
- Focus on customer service with respect, dignity, and willingness to serve
- Increase collaboration among health department management and community partners to share responsibility in addressing and raising awareness of:
- disparity issues
- minority health needs
- available resources
- Collect and analyze data to aid in improving the quality of life for residents of Mecklenburg County
- Promote educational awareness, training and technical assistance in response to disparities
- Advocate to make culturally competent healthcare accessible to those who need it
- Advocate for cultural diversity in staff and management
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