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Policies, systems and environments contribute to health inequities. Health inequities impact various populations including racial and ethnic groups, lower socioeconomic groups, those in poverty, and those with disabilities. NCCDPHP believes that “one-size-fits-all” approaches do not benefit all populations in the same ways and, in some cases, can widen existing health disparities.
Every program in our center prioritizes health equity-focused approaches in the prevention and management of chronic disease conditions. This focus allows us to better identify markers of health disparities and address root causes and drivers of health inequities.
People, populations, and communities can thrive when they have equitable access to resources and conditions that support healthy living, quality education, training, employment, economic stability, and other opportunities. Equitable structural and social conditions, resources, and opportunities also enable communities to bounce back faster from adversity.
NCCDPHP’s approach to advancing health equity includes six areas of action:
See how NCCDPHP’s nine divisions are working to achieve health equity:
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion advances healthy equity through six areas of action.
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