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Global Health Inequities

Meaning

Global health inequities represent the systemic, avoidable, and unjust differences in health status, access to essential medical services, and opportunities for well-being that exist between various populations across the world. These disparities are deeply rooted in social, economic, and political determinants, profoundly affecting the prevalence and management of chronic conditions, including endocrine disorders. The inequitable distribution of resources limits access to basic diagnostics, hormonal therapies, and preventative wellness education, particularly impacting vulnerable groups. Addressing these gaps is a core ethical imperative for the advancement of global hormonal health.