Underserved and Socially Disadvantaged Groups and Linkages with Health and Health Care Differentials

Abstract

Purpose

This chapter provides an introduction to the volume along with a very brief review of literature on underserved and socially disadvantaged groups and health and health care differentials.

Methodology/Approach

This chapter uses the approach of a literature review.

Findings

The chapter argues for the importance of greater examination of underserved and socially disadvantaged groups in consideration of health and health care differentials.

Originality/Value of Paper

The author reviews the issues of underserved and socially disadvantaged groups in consideration of health and health care differentials and previews this book.

Citation

Kronenfeld, J.J. (2019), "Underserved and Socially Disadvantaged Groups and Linkages with Health and Health Care Differentials", Underserved and Socially Disadvantaged Groups and Linkages with Health and Health Care Differentials (Research in the Sociology of Health Care, Vol. 37), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0275-495920190000037002