Researchers found that racialized children in the USA receive worse health care than White children across various specialties. Disparities in health care were not explained by factors like health insurance, preference, or geographic area. To address these inequalities, systemic changes are needed to make child health care more equitable. Issues like housing instability, poor housing quality, and unequal access to health insurance contribute to poorer health outcomes for racial minorities. The authors call for policy changes to combat housing and wealth disparities, improve access to health insurance, address criminal justice inequities, and promote healthy immigration policies to ensure all children receive the best possible care.
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Social Policy Reform Urgently Needed to Improve Quality of Care for Racialised Kids
