Resources to Address Health Disparities and Advance Equity in Injury and Violence Prevention

According to the American Public Health Association, health disparities exist when socio-demographic factors (such as education level, income, employment status, and neighborhood conditions) contribute to a disproportionate burden of disease, injury, and violence. Stigma, discrimination, and structural racism also influence health status and opportunities for optimal well-being among socially disadvantaged and minority populations. By focusing on advancing health equity, or the fair and equal access to resources and services, we can minimize and eliminate these preventable and unjust differences. The resources below highlight some important intersections of injury prevention and health disparities.