Rose, Patti Renee,

Health disparities, diversity, and inclusion : context, controversies, and solutions / Patti R. Rose, EdD, MPH, Director and Founder, Rose Consulting, Miami, Florida. - xiv, 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Health disparities : the meaning and a historical overview --
The extent of the health status gap and why it has not been closed --
What is diversity and who defines it? --
Health disparities by the numbers and Obamacare --
Diversity in health care : making it happen and sustaining it --
Health disparities in urban communities : the issues, concerns, and solutions --
Health disparities in rural communities --
Cultural competence versus diversity : why cultural competence also matters --
Women and health disparities : specific issues, concerns, and solutions --
Health disparities and the impact on the lives of children : issues, concerns, and solutions --
Closing the health status gap : a spiritual approach toward resolution --
The future of health disparities and diversity : recommendations toward solutions --
Case studies and health disparities --
Case studies and diversity.

"Despite the many Public Health successes over the last century, health disparity continues to exist in in American society. This introductory text addresses this topic head on, exploring steps that must be taken to prepare for the rapidly changing demographics in American society, including immigration reform (emerging majorities), and evidenced based information substantiating the fact that diversity matters in terms of the provision of health care."--Résumé de l'éditeur. "Despite the many public health successes over the last century, health disparity continues to exist in American society. Health disparities, diversity, and inclusion : context, controversies, and solutions is an incisive examination of this important topic. The book carefully explores steps that must be taken to prepare for the rapidly changing demographics in American society, including immigration reform, emerging majorities, and evidence-based information substantiating the fact that diversity matters in terms of the provision of health care."--Page 4 de la couverture.

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing


Text in English

9781284090161 (pbk.)

2016053490


Health Status Disparities
Cultural Diversity
Cultural Competency


United States

RA563.M56 / R67 2018

362.1089 R72 2018

WA 300 AA1