Public Health: Disparities and Inequities in Your Community

Abstract

Pediatric health professionals are uniquely positioned to explain 2 fundamental insights: child and adolescent health depends on a safe physical and social environment, and this environment has been warped over time by racism. Beyond providing high-quality patient care, pediatric health professionals can engage in their communities to counter structural racism and improve health conditions. Critical roles for pediatric health professionals include identifying and analyzing racial inequities at the community level and developing and advocating for practical and effective solutions. Keywords: public health, equity, advocacy