The key to addressing health disparities is to minimize the effects of the social determinants of health Minority health refers to the characteristics and attributes of health specific to a racial or ethnic minority group who are socially disadvantaged and are underserved in health care.

Sex refers to the physiological and biological characteristics of males and females; gender refers to male and female characteristics that are socially constructed. Health disparities occur when there is a difference in health care access and outcomes between two or more groups of individuals.

health disparities — health differences linked to social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantages. minority health — distinctive health characteristics and attributes of racial or ethnic minority populations who are socially disadvantaged due in part to being subject to racist or discriminatory…. gender — male and female characteristics that are socially constructed. socially disadvantaged — those who have experienced prejudice or bias because of their identities as members of racial, ethnic, or cultural groups, without regard for their individual qualities and….