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Digital Divide

Meaning

The Digital Divide is the recognized, quantifiable disparity between individuals and various populations who possess access to modern information and communication technologies, such as high-speed internet and necessary digital devices, and those who lack such access. Within the context of health and wellness, this divide critically impacts equitable access to telemedicine services, digital health records, essential online health education, and remote physiological monitoring tools. Addressing this systemic inequality is essential for the just and equitable delivery of advanced healthcare and public health initiatives.