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Health disparity information and resource guide from the National Library of Medicine
- Health Disparities - Medline PlusHealth disparities refer to differences in the health status of different groups of people. Some groups of people have higher rates of certain diseases, and more deaths and suffering from them, compared to others. These groups may be based on:
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Immigrant status
- Disability
- Sex or gender
- Sexual orientation
- Geography
- Income
NIH: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities - Race
Additional Health Web Sites
- National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities - This center supports programs of health disparities research with a focus on basic and clinical research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
- Office on Women's Health
- Rural Health Resources