socioeconomic status health

250 words due on 5/18/2016

Socioeconomic status influences health and drives diversity in the context of health disparities. Based on readings provided, describe how socioeconomic status affects health care. Can diversity in the health care workforce promote better health care delivery? Focus on at least two examples from the required or optional resources.

Article: Disparities
Read this overview description of disparities summarized by Healthypeople.gov.

Article: Socioeconomic Disparities in Health in the United States: What the Patterns Tell Us
Read the research article by Braveman et al.

Article: Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Health: Complexities, Ongoing Challenges, and Research Opportunities (Optional)
Read the research article by Williams et al.