Integrates the various disciplines of the science of health
disparities in one comprehensive volume The Science of Health
Disparities Research is an indispensable source of up-to-date
information on clinical and translational health disparities
science. Building upon the advances in health disparities research
over the past decade, this authoritative volume informs policies
and practices addressing the diseases, disorders, and gaps in
health outcomes that are more prevalent in minority populations and
socially disadvantaged communities. Contributions by recognized
scholars and leaders in the field--featuring contemporary research,
conceptual models, and a broad range of scientific
perspectives--provide an interdisciplinary approach to reducing
inequalities in population health, encouraging community engagement
in the research process, and promoting social justice. In-depth
chapters help readers better understand the specifics of minority
health and health disparities while demonstrating the importance of
advancing theory, refining measurement, improving investigative
methods, and diversifying scientific research. In 26 chapters, the
book examines topics including the etiology of health disparities
research, the determinants of population health, research ethics,
and research in African American, Asians, Latino, American Indian,
and other vulnerable populations. Providing a unified framework on
the principles and applications of the science of health
disparities research, this important volume: Defines the field of
health disparities science and suggests new directions in
scholarship and research Explains basic definitions, principles,
and concepts for identifying, understanding and addressing health
disparities Provides guidance on both conducting health disparities
research and translating the results Examines how social,
historical and contemporary injustices may influence the health of
racial and ethnic minorities Illustrates the increasing national
and global importance of addressing health disparities Discusses
population health training, capacity-building, and the
transdisciplinary tools needed to advance health equity A
significant contribution to the field, The Science of Health
Disparities Research is an essential resource for students and
basic and clinical researchers in genetics, population genetics,
and public health, health care policymakers, and epidemiologists,
medical students, and clinicians, particularly those working with
minority, vulnerable, or underserved populations.
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