How Race and Place Influence Health Inequities in the US
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between race, place, and health in this 51-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the persistent racial segregation and unequal access to opportunities in the United States, examining how these factors contribute to significant health inequities and disparities in income, education, and employment. Learn about the extent of racial segregation in major metropolitan areas and how concentrated poverty affects health outcomes across various communities, including rural and urban Black neighborhoods, Chinatowns, Native American lands, and Hispanic barrios. Gain insights from experts Richard Besser, Maria Hinojosa, Kevin Washington, and Kathy Ko Chin as they discuss the roots of these inequalities, challenge common misconceptions, and propose strategies to eliminate health inequities and promote racial equity in the United States.
Syllabus
Introduction
Moderator
Rich Besser
Kathy Chan
Kevin Washington
US Colonization
Misconceptions
Race in Place
Life Expectancy
Structural Inequality
Health Equity
Racial Equity
Questions
Question
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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