Verywell •
24th January 2018
What Is Health Equity and How Do We Get There?
In 2010, the U.S. government pinned down the definition of health equity as the “attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” That means everyone, regardless of race, socio-economic status, geography, or circumstance, has the same shot at living a healthy life. It is a lofty goal, and to achieve it will require some pretty big changes at all levels—from individuals to society as a whole.