Overview
Health disparities are largely preventable differences in health outcomes that affect populations facing greater barriers to optimal health, often tied to socioeconomic status. To foster a healthier community, we aim to reduce disparities in health care access, utilization, and in the risks, prevalence, and challenges associated with socioeconomic factors.
Goal
Three metrics for Health Disparities are included in the Community Health Index. The target population for these measures is socioeconomically disadvantaged (SED) community members.
