How this topic is measured
Glossary
Age-specific rate
Age-specific rates are calculated for specific age groups.
Condition counts broken down by both age and race
This refers to data that provides a detailed breakdown of health condition counts, considering both age and race.
Crude rates
These rates represent the number of cases or events per unit of population without accounting for age differences.
Direct standardization method
This method in health equity data visualization involves recalculating age-specific rates for each subgroup using the same standard population.
Edge cases
In the context of health equity data visualization, "edge cases" may refer to outliers or unique situations where traditional methods of age-adjustment may not apply as effectively.
Expected condition counts
Expected condition counts represent the number of cases that would be expected in a population if it had the same age-specific rates as a standard population.
Inequitable burden
The relative disproportionality of a specific health outcome experienced by a demographic group, normalized to their representation in the general population. It quantifies the extent to which a specific group is unfairly affected by a health issue compared to what would be expected based on their share of the overall population.
Internal standard population
A population with known age-specific rates and serves as the basis for calculating age-adjusted rates.
Population counts broken down by both age and race
These counts provide a demographic profile that considers both age and race.
Standard population
A standard population serves as a reference for age-adjusted ratios.
Time-series
A collection of data points or observations recorded over a series of distinct and equally spaced time intervals. These data are used to track changes in health-related metrics, outcomes, or disparities over time, allowing for the analysis of trends, patterns, and the impact of interventions or policies.
Health Equity Resources
- Satcher Health Leadership Institute
- Health Equity Guide
- Health Equity - APHA
- Minority Health
- Teaching the Difference Between Equality, Equity, and Justice
- Equity vs. Equality: What's the Difference?
- Health Equity - WHO
- Health Disparities and Health Equity: The Issue Is Justice
- Health Equity - CDC
- Health Equity Resources
- Health Equity: Why It Matters, and How To Take Action - RWJF
- Health Equity and Prevention Primer
- Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts - AAMC
- Health Equity - APIAHF
- Roots of Health Inequity - Free, web-based course
- Health Equity and Social Justice Resources and Trainings - NACCHO
- How to use data to inform community health assessment and planning - NACCHO
- UIHI Best Practices
- Mapping Inequality
- Advancing Health Equity: What we learned from Community-based Health Equity Initiatives
- Health Equity Webinar Series - TFAH
- Medical Justice In Advocacy Fellowship
Equity Indices Resources
Economics of Health Equity Resources
- The Economic Burden Of Health Inequalities In The United States
- The Economic Case for Health Equity - ASTHO
Mental and Behavioral Health Resources
COVID-19 Resources
- UCLA HEALTH: COVID-19 exposes how Native Hawaiians and Pacific...
- National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
- COVID-19 and Equity - APHA
- COVID-19 and Health Equity: A Policy Platform and Voices
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources
- Building Trust and Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine in Communities of Color and Tribal Nations
- CDC - U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information
- APM Research: Death & Vaccination Statistics
- Bloomberg: COVID-19 Global Vaccine Tracker
HIV Resources
- CDC - HIV Risk and Prevention
- CDC - HIV Surveillance Reports
- CDC - Resource Library
- HIV Care Continuum
- HIV Treatment as Prevention
Indigenous Resources
Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Resources
Latino and Hispanic Resources
- Investing in Latino Leadership for Health Equity and Justice
- Tackling Health Disparities Among Latinos in the US
Social and Political Determinants of Health Resources
Demographic stratification
Data sources
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Key terms
Resources
Recommended citation
Satcher Health Leadership Institute. Health Equity Tracker methodology. Morehouse School of Medicine.