Deloitte April 12, 2021
Disparities in health outcomes should not, and do not have to, be driven by racism and bias. Here’s what life sciences and health care organizations can do to advance equity in the pursuit of health and well-being for all.
Health equity is an imperative
Health equity is the fair and just opportunity for every individual to achieve their full potential in all aspects of health and well-being. But that’s a far cry from what exists in the United States today. Significant health disparities—quantifiable differences in health-related outcomes—have been documented across many dimensions, including race, gender, age, location, disability status, and sexual orientation. These disparities, which include variation in life expectancy, birth outcomes, chronic disease, morbidity, and more, are evidence of...
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