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Hello, so from a sociological point of view, what might be the greatest challenge in reducing inequities in health care? in my opinion, physical geography might be the greatest challenge for reducing inequities in health care.
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Better health care is more available in wealthier and urban areas.
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This is mainly because more money is invested in those geographic areas and there is more potential demand for services.
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The poor and rural areas are those with major disadvantages in health care.
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They are located in geographic regions with weak health care systems.
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This is because of a lack of money and a lack of staff willing to work.
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In places like appalachia or the great plains.
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The poor in urban areas will be near as solid health care opportunities, but they might not afford them.
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There are hospitals in places like alabama and wyoming that only have one actual doctor on call.
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I mean, the hospital might have limited amounts of nurses and physician assistants too.
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The hospital might be run by volunteers and have old equipment in need of replacement...