Upstream Policy Changes to Improve Population Health and Health Equity: A Priority Agenda
Rashawn Ray, Paula M. Lantz, David R. Williams
Abstract
Policy Points Upstream factors-social structures/systems, cultural factors, and public policy-are primary forces that drive downstream patterns and inequities in health that are observed across race and locations. A public policy agenda that aims to address inequities related to the well-being of children, creation and perpetuation of residential segregation, and racial segregation can address upstream factors. Past successes and failures provide a blueprint for addressing upstream health issues and inhibit health equity.
Topics & Concepts
BlueprintUpstream (networking)Equity (law)Downstream (manufacturing)Health equityPublic healthSocial determinants of healthHealth policyRace (biology)Political scienceBusinessEconomic growthPublic economicsGeographySociologyHealth careEconomicsMedicineEngineeringMarketingNursingGender studiesMechanical engineeringTelecommunicationsLawFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchHealth disparities and outcomes