Socioeconomic status influences health and drives diversity in the context of health disparities. Based on readings provided, describe how socioeconomic status affects health care.

he course is Diversity, not Human Resources

 

Write a 2-3 paragraph (250 words minimum) mini essay  on the following:

 

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.

 

Reading and Resources

Textbook: The Matrix Reader, Essay 46, p. 484

Essay 46: “Driving While Black: A Statistician Proves That Prejudice Still Rules the Road” by John Lamberth

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.

Textbook: The Matrix Reader, Essay 51 (Optional)

Essay 51: “Media Magic: Making Class Invisible” by Gregory Mantsios