National Conference on Health Disparities
Past, Present and Future
Although the last 10 years have brought increased attention to the health disparities that burden so many Americans, important questions remain. Where have we been? What have we learned? Where have we made progress? Where have we lagged? And perhaps most importantly, where do we go from here?
Finding answers to these questions is particularly important to residents of 13 states, where health disparities are most prevalent. According to the 2005 edition of the United Health Foundation in conjunction with the American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention, these states and their rankings include North Carolina (36), Kentucky (39), New Mexico (40), Florida (41), Georgia (42), West Virginia (43), Oklahoma (44), Alabama (45), Arkansas (46), Tennessee (47), South Carolina (48), Mississippi (49), and Louisiana (50).
Incorporating historical context, proven strategies and visionary thinking, this year’s conference offers guidance to those individuals, communities, health care providers, funding agencies, political leaders and public policy makers who seek the reduction and elimination of health disparities.
