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NR222 Health And Wellness Exam 2 Study Guide. Health disparity A particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and environmental disadvantage. Health disparity  The second goal, eliminating health disparities, addressed the continuing problems of access to care; differences in treatment based on race, gender, and ability to pay; and related issues such as urban versus rural health, insurance coverage, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for care, and satisfaction with service delivery. (Edelman text book Unit 1 Foundations for Health Promotion Ch. 1 Objectives for Promotion and Prevention pg. 6)  Health disparities is an umbrella term that includes disparities in health care. It was defined by Healthy People 2020 as “a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage, and “health disparities adversely affect groups of people who have systematically experienced greater obstacles to health based on their racial or ethnic group; religion; socioeconomic status; gender, age, mental health; cognitive, sensory, or physical disability; sexual orientation or gender identity; geographic location; or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination or exclusion (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011)  Addressing health literacy and providing culturally sensitive health education are critical to reducing health disparities and achieving health equity. Health disparities are systematic, potentially avoidable health differences that adversely affect socially disadvantaged groups. Groups affected are those with characteristics such as race/ethnicity, skin color, religion, language, or nationality; socioeconomic resources or position; gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity; age; physical, mental, or emotional disability or illness; geography; political or other affiliation; or other characteristics that have been linked historically to discrimination or marginalization [(Braverman et al., 2011) Edelman text book Ch. 10 Health Education pg. 217]  Health Disparities and Health Care: Health disparities are the differences among populations in the incidence, prevalence, and outcomes of health conditions, diseases, and related complications. On the other hand, health care disparities are differences among populations in the availability, accessibility, and quality of health care services (e.g., screening, diagnostic, treatment, management and rehabilitation) aimed at prevention, treatment, and management of diseases and their complications. [Fundamentals Ch. 9 Cultural Awareness Pg. 102]