Revised edition of: Health disparities, diversity and inclusion / Patti R. Rose. 2018.

Health disparities : the meaning and a historical overview -- The extent of the health status gap and why it has not been closed -- Understanding the impact of urban education on urban health -- Health disparities by the numbers and obamacare -- Health disparities in urban communities : the issues, concerns, and solutions -- Health disparities in rural communities -- Women and health disparities : specific issues, concerns, and solutions -- Health disparities and the impact on the lives of children : issues, concerns, and solutions -- The elderly and health equity -- The future of health disparities and diversity : recommendations toward solutions -- Case studies and health disparities -- What is diversity and who defines it? -- Diversity in health care : making it happen and sustaining it -- Cultural competence versus diversity : why cultural competence also matters -- Case studies and diversity -- Closing the health status gap : a spiritual approach toward resolution.