Health disparities in the United States correlating with race, ethnicity, language, economic status and other demographic factors have been documented by numerous researchers. According to the CDC, populations experiencing health disparities are growing as . demographics change. The future of American health depends on understanding, addressing, reducing, and eliminating these disparities. Disparities have been documented in infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, immunization rates, asthma, environmental health risks, health literacy, life expectancy, insurance coverage, and just about every other major health issue. .
