Research Expertise
Health Disparities

Disparities exist by race, ethnicity and geography, as well as, by economic and educational levels. Consequently, the disadvantaged have less access to the health care system and suffer greater health effects and premature death. Therefore, improving the health care system to eliminate health disparities is also a specific target of research by the Bowen Research Center faculty and staff. Collectively, the faculty and staff have a long history of research in this area. Recent developments include collaborating with the Indiana Minority Health Coalition to identify opportunities to reduce disparities and developing expertise in Hispanic health issues, the development of the new Departmental Hispanic Health Initiative and the efforts of the Indiana Area Health Education Centers to eliminate health disparities across populations.

Health Disparities Research Related Activities

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