This short, animated video explores the concept of health equity, emphasizing that everyone deserves equal opportunities for good health regardless of their race, ethnicity, income, gender, or other factors. It highlights the existence of health disparities, which are differences in health outcomes between groups, and how these become health inequities when they result from avoidable, unfair, and unjust conditions.
The video provides real-world examples of health inequities caused by systemic factors like racism, poverty, and discrimination. It also discusses the evolving definitions of health disparities and inequities, emphasizing the importance of addressing the avoidable, unfair, and unjust aspects in achieving health equity.
The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to address these systemic barriers and work towards a more equitable healthcare system for all.
Author
CAI’s Center of Expertise for Online Training
Year produced or last revised
2023