In their later years, Americans of different racial and ethnic backgrounds are not in equally good-or equally poor-health. There is wide variation, but on avera

The goal of eliminating disparities in health care in the United States remains elusive. Even as quality improves on specific measures, disparities often persis

Many racial and ethnic groups in the United States, including blacks, Hispanics, Asians, American Indians, and others, have historically faced severe discrimina