What is Health Equity?
Clarifying terms
Health Equity
- Everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)
- Diversity: Differences that exist between every person in the world
- Equity: Ensuring impartiality, fairness and having equal access for every individual based on specific needs
- Inclusion: Making sure everyone is supported and a sense of belonging
Social Determinants (Drivers of Health)
- Obstacles that can affect the ability for people to acquire the best opportunity for optimal health
- Access to care (transportation)
- Food insecurity
- Access to education
- Good jobs
- Housing and Safe Environment
