Hello and happy Friday!
I wanted to share this incredible resource that documents how history has shaped racial and ethnic health inequities.
Link: How History Has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: A Timeline of Policies and Events | KFF
Racism, classism, sexism, etc. work their way into our policy decisions (or indecisions) which then intentionally limit health opportunity for some and not for others.
Knowing this history and the impact of the political determinants of health is key to building the movement required to rectify injustices and ensure all communities have the basic, vital conditions each of us needs to thrive.
"If health equity is the goal, health justice is the path."
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Philip M. Alberti, PhD
Senior Director, Health Equity Research and Policy
Founding Director, AAMC Center for Health Justice
Association of American Medical Colleges
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