racial disparities in health care

Racial disparities in health care refer to the unequal treatment and health outcomes experienced by different racial or ethnic groups. Factors include historical inequities, socioeconomic barriers, limited access to quality care, and implicit biases among providers. These disparities result in some groups receiving fewer preventive services, diagnosis delays, and poorer health outcomes. Addressing these issues requires systemic changes to ensure equitable access, culturally competent care, and policy efforts that target social determinants affecting health disparities.