Title: Health equity: Definition, examples, and action
Headings: Health equity: Meaning, promotion, and training
Health equity: Meaning, promotion, and training
Definition
Health disparity, equality, and equity
Health disparity
Health equality vs. health equity
Examples of health equity
Who does not have health equity, and how can they gain it?
How to promote health equity
Health equity training
Summary

Content: Recognize that each person has their own racial and ethnic biases and learn how to recognize when a policy or environment may exclude (sometimes unintentionally) a person or group. Show respect to people of all groups and make efforts to involve all groups in enacting change. This means that if someone is going to start a policy or program that addresses health disparities, they should ask the people they are trying to reach if the particular program will help them. Frequently evaluate how well policies aimed at health equity are working. Make changes when necessary to ensure these policies are most effective. Encourage people to contribute, using their talents, time, and gifts. An example could include tutoring students to help them obtain their high school diploma or a healthcare professional volunteering their time to help at a clinic. To promote health equity, a person must work with others to lift healthcare barriers whenever possible. Health equity training
Several national, state, and local organizations are committed to promoting health equity. Some resources include: