Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Health Disparities in Children

Health disparities in children refer to differences in the health of children of different social, economic, or ethnic backgrounds. These differences can manifest in different ways, such as higher rates of childhood diseases, reduced access to healthcare, or a lack of access to preventive services. It is important t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2691-5014 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Health disparities in children refer to differences in the health of children of different social, economic, or ethnic backgrounds. These differences can manifest in different ways, such as higher rates of childhood diseases, reduced access to healthcare, or a lack of access to preventive services. It is important to reduce health disparities in children to ensure that all children have the best chance at achieving optimal health and meeting their full potential. Health disparities can be addressed by increasing access to quality healthcare, promoting health awareness, and reducing poverty in at-risk populations. This can help to ensure that no child is left behind when it comes to health and wellbeing.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pediatric Health And Nutrition (ISSN 2691-5014).

Journal editorial board
Narcis Flavius Tepeneu · Romania Ann Scheimann · United States Stefan Bittmann · Germany

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