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9.0: Introduction
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9.1: Health Disparities Defined
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9.2: Race and Ethnicity Disparities
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9.3: Gender Disparities
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9.4: Geographical Disparities
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9.5: Chapter Summary
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The text discusses various aspects of health disparities, emphasizing differences in health care access and outcomes among groups based on factors like race, ethnicity, gender, and geography. Health disparities arise from social determinants like income and racism. Minority groups face systemic barriers, magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gender norms affect health outcomes, with the LGBTQIA+ community particularly disadvantaged.
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9.6: Key Terms
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This text provides definitions and explanations of terms related to gender, health disparities, and social disadvantage. It covers concepts such as gender identity, geographical disparities, health care disparities, health equity, intersectionality, minority health, and socially disadvantaged groups.
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9.7: Review Questions
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