This refers to the ease with which an individual can obtain needed medical services.
Imagine health care as a supermarket full of essential groceries. Access to health care measures how easy or difficult it is for you to get into that supermarket and buy what you need.
Health Disparity: Differences in health outcomes among groups based on factors such as race, gender, income or geographic location.
Universal Health Care: A system that provides quality medical services to all citizens regardless of their ability to pay.
Primary Health Care: Basic and general health care usually provided by doctors who handle a variety of health needs.
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