This forward-looking resource shines needed light on-and offers realistic solutions for
eliminating-health disparities affecting one of the most vulnerable populations: children. Its
multilevel framework identifies sources of pediatric health inequities in developmental
societal familial financial and service delivery contexts and sets out innovations for
breaking down and addressing longstanding concerns. Plentiful opportunities are described for
reducing gaps and promoting equity at various service platforms from locally-based
improvements to systemwide tech upgrades that can be used as models for revamping larger
health policy. And the authors' long-term perspective emphasizes screening wellness care
early intervention and prevention strategies to support young patients in the transitions
between childhood adolescence and young adulthood. Included in this compact idea book:
Disparities in child health: a review Quality of care in pediatrics and health disparities: the
increasing role of quality improvement science Community health worker interventions
Technology-based interventions to address pediatric health disparities Place-based strategies
in promoting health equity Future directions for a solutions-based approach With its clear
delineation of issues and priorities and its workable recommendations for addressing them
Disparities in Child Health is a ready source of ideas and advocacy for practitioners and
researchers in pediatrics maternal and child health and general practice family medicine.
