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This chart published by the CDC gives a comprehensive view of adults & children of racial groups and age groups, and their access to care. This chart also outlines that white people have more access to healthcare than other racial groups. Finally, this chart is for informational purposes only, and does not give any insight as to why there is a gap in access to care.

This publication outlines the healthcare disparities caused by Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in relation to racial inequality, specifically, the access and quality of healthcare of the black communities affected by the virus. This article suggests that if black people had better access to and quality of healthcare, then the subsequent communities would not be hit so hard by the virus.

I agree with this sentiment. By doing a Google search of Corona virus cases by zip code, you'll find that areas that are mostly populated by minorities were hit the worst.

This article seeks to inform the readers of the existence of disparities in our healthcare system, and how those disparities relate to factors such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnic group, gender, age, and other definitive criteria. This article also gives a brief synopsis of the context of said disparities

This article talks about Social Justice and health Justice. To create an equal distribution of money, power and resources when it comes to everyone's health.

This website explains that social justice means that everyone receives equal rights and opportunities. That said, Everyone deserves equal access to the best available healthcare. In order to do so, health and equity must be talked about.

This article discusses the inequality that persist through healthcare and how it continues to grow over the years. Examples and statistics are given to help express concerns on the topic of inequality in the healthcare system.

The healthcare system in the US has become neglected and therefore, utterly flawed. This can lead to a lower life expectancy within out country. This article explains the complications of getting healthcare and how the system can be improved slightly.

Seeing the United States average life expectancy compared to other countries was a surprise because we are one of the lowest on the list .

This article describes the various ways that POC are treated differently. This can cause doctors to provide the wrong treatment or no treatment for the minority who don't have access to healthcare.

The fact that we continue to face and see discrimination when it comes to health care is appalling. When dealing with health, health care providers should not be biased on who to help due to their skin color or certain characteristics.

There is no reason why there should still be discrimination in health care, they're saving your life regardless of your color.

This article talks about how closely linked poverty and social justice are. Those living in poverty are in their situation because that have not had equal access and opportunity. The best way to alleviate poverty is to focus on providing equal opportunity to everyone.

I agree with statements made in the article about the inequalities that people who live in poverty suffer. Much of this social issue has to do a lot with race and legal status which often times determines eligibility for many programs that should be helping those in need. There is an overwhelming population over looked and discriminated against, adding more fuel to the fire. The number of people affected by poverty is concerning as there should be no reason that they are not receiving the help they need. Very informative article about the subject.

I also agree how there are inequalities for people that are in poverty just because of their race and legal status also how it determines they are eligiliable for healthcare, and etc.

the gender pay gap in nursing. Men make more money than woman nurses

It really makes me angry that anyone could think that this is okay. Someone's pay should be dictated by the work they put in instead of their gender or race.

The fact that this sort of inequality still exists just based on sex is crazy! And like your article states, gender is not the only affected area, but black, indigenous and people of color as well. Pay should vary on knowledge and performance, not ones ethnicity.

After Trump chose to allow Medicaid to require its member's work, this author is rather disappointed. He describes the lack in awareness of the events that lead to someone to need government health care.