What Is Health Equity?
May 1, 2017 | Brief
This RWJF report defines health equity and identifies crucial elements to guide effective action to reduce disparities in health status.
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What is Health Equity?
May 1, 2017 | Brief
This RWJF report defines health equity and identifies crucial elements to guide effective action to reduce disparities in health status.
Overcoming Obstacles to Health in 2013 and Beyond
January 1, 2013 | Report
This report provides a profile of health in America, focusing specifically on the role that social factors like neighborhood features, early childhood, income, education, and race and ethnicity play.
It's the Skin You're in
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this study, the authors consider the effects of racism on African American women's experience of childbirth. Using focus groups, the authors explore whether racism and its ensuing stress is responsible for the high number of preterm African-American babies.
America's Health Starts with Healthy Children
October 1, 2008 | Report
This chartbook from the RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America focuses on the health of children to explore whether we are reaching our full health potential as a nation and in every state.
How Social Factors Shape Health: Stress and Health
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines the links between stress and health.
Early Childhood Experiences and Health
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how social and economic conditions shape children's health.
What Shapes Health-Related Behaviors?
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines the factors that shape health-related behaviors.
Race, Socioeconomic Factors and Health
April 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how race and socioeconomic factors shape health.
Income, Wealth and Health
April 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how income and wealth can shape health.