The National Council of Women’s Health Care Accessibility and Equity
This organization works to ensure that all women have access to quality health care and that all women are treated fairly and equitably in the health care system. We strive to create a system that is free from discrimination and provides equitable access to care regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual
Health equity is social equity in health. Disparities in health outcomes can be related to differences in access to social determinants of health, specifically from wealth, power and prestige. Individuals who have consistently been deprived of these three determinants are significantly disadvantaged from health inequities, and face worse health outcomes than those who are able to access certain resources. This is especially important in areas with increased diversity across social, ethnic, and racial groups, as underrepresentation in healthcare systems is a global issue. In order to achieve health equity, resources must be allocated based on an individual need-based principle.