Studies have verified racial and ethnic disparities in health among low-income children. From birth until they reach adulthood, African American and Hispanic children fare far worse than white children on many sociodemographic and health system measures. One of the most important factors that interacts with racial and ethnic discrimination to impact health status is social stratification.
The Effect of Race, Ethnicity and Social Status on Child Health
Clinical evidence reveals a significant disparity between the health of children of color and that of children in the general population. Table 1 summarizes a representative sample of health discrepancies across a wide spectrum of ...
