Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Guided Concept Map #7 - Coggle Diagram
Guided Concept Map #7
Systematic Racism & Health Inequities
Social Determinations of Health
Economic and social conditions shape health outcomes
Poverty
Limited access to healthcare, healthy food, and safe environments
Education
Lower-quality education leads to fewer economic opportunities
Employment
Fewer job opportunities, lower wages, and lack of benefits
Housing & Neighborhoods
Racial segregation and exposure to environmental hazards
Structural Racism
White supremacy ideology perpetuates inequalities
Institutionalized policies reinforce racial disparities in health
Health Disparities
COVID-19 Impact
Higher infection and mortality rates
Disproportionate job losses and economic hardships
John Henryism
Black Americans work harder to overcome racial barriers. Leads to:
Increased stress-related illnesses (hypertension, heart disease)
Higher psychological burdens from systemic inequality
Why Research Has Failed to Reduce Disparities?
Academic Hesitation to Engage Politically
Scientists are trained to be objective, avoiding political involvement
Fear of professional backlash for advocating policy change
Slow Translational Science Process
Research takes decades to influence policies and real-world action
Descriptive studies dominate, but solutions-oriented research is lacking
Lack of Policy Implementation
Research does not always reach policymakers
Scientific findings are often ignored in favor of political interests
Funding and Institutional Barriers
Research grants often focus on data collection rather than action
Universities benefit from funding but may not prioritize community impact
What Researchers Can Do Differently?
Shift to Action-Based Research
Research should prioritize policy impact and systemic change
Collaboration with Policymakers & Communities
Scientists should work with lawmakers to push for health equity laws
Engage with grassroots organizations to implement community-based interventions
Focus on Translational Science
T0-T3 Research (Early Stages): Focuses on basic scientific discoveries
T4 Research (Implementation Stage)
Applies research to real-world settings
Studies how policies and interventions work in diverse communities
Measures effectiveness of health programs at reducing racial disparities
Heckler Report Findings
Black Americans continue to experience worse health outcomes.
Progress in health improvement does not close racial disparities.
Need for Systemic Change Over Individual Approaches
Individual health choices cannot overcome systemic barriers
To achieve fair health outcomes for all races, we need to change unfair rules and systems that create inequality
Definition of Health Equity
The ability for all individuals to achieve their full health potential.
Persistent Black-White Health Disparities
Despite decades of research, health inequities remain unchanged.
Research Alone is Insufficient
Data collection must translate into direct action and systemic change
Political Problems Require Political Solutions
Health disparities are not just a research issue, they require policy interventions