According to the CDC, “Health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations…Health disparities are inequitable and are directly related to the historical and current unequal distribution of social, political, economic, and environmental resources.” This webinar will explore the ways in which health disparities hinder youth achievement and academic outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand why health disparities exist
- Be able to identify health disparities in youth
- Learn about resources that support students dealing with this complex issue
Presenters
- Angela Glymph-Austin, Ph.D.
VP of Programs and Strategic Learning
Peer Health Exchange - Liz Derias-Tyehimba
Bridges to Health Senior Manager
The Greenlining Institute - Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D., MPH
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Research & Leadership
School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS)
The George Washington University (GW)
(transcript coming soon)
Video of Health Equity and Youth: Understanding the Disparities from MAEC.
