Race and ethnicity are necessary socio-cultural constructs that are linked to socio-economic factors. These constructs indicate the conventional classification of people and can capture the effect of racism. Racial discrimination leads to disparities in income, education, neighbourhood poverty and access to health care. Scientific evidence has showed that racial and ethnic minority groups experience poorer health in contrast to the overall population of the United States. The variations in the health among racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. have been performed constantly across a large number of health indicators throughout the life span i.e., from birth through old age. Significant health disparities, including shorter life expectancy and charges of
Race and ethnicity are necessary socio-cultural constructs that are linked to socio-economic factors. These constructs indicate the conventional classification of people and can capture the effect of racism. Racial discrimination leads to disparities in income, education, neighbourhood poverty and access to health care. Scientific evidence has showed that racial and ethnic minority groups experience poorer health in contrast to the overall population of the United States. The variations in the health among racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. have been performed constantly across a large number of health indicators throughout the life span i.e., from birth through old age. Significant health disparities, including shorter life expectancy and charges of