Racism Is a Disruptor of Health & Wellness Part 2

Published: April 20, 2022, 10 p.m.

In this episode Gail, Mavis, and Anita continue the discussion of specific social determinants of health: social environment, physical environment and transportation, and education.
Recap:
2017 Publication: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National
Academies Press.

Key Takeaways of the Communities in Action Conceptual Model
Health equity is crucial to the well-being and vibrancy of communities..
Social inequities matter more than health care in shaping health disparities.
Health equity holds benefits for the entire nation, from economic vitality to national security.
Communities have the power to take steps toward health equity.