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Health disparities are differences in health outcomes and access to care between different populations. They are caused by unequal distribution of resources and can affect various groups, including minorities, disadvantaged individuals, and those with certain health conditions. Factors like income, education, employment, housing, and food access contribute to these disparities. disparities is defined as the differences in health outcomes and access to health care between different populations. According to the CDC, health disparities are inequitable and are directly related to the historical and current unequal distribution of social, political, economic, and environmental resources. Health disparities can impact various demographic groups, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, the LGBTQ plus community, and those with certain health conditions. Disparities often arise due to social determinants of health, such as income, education, employment, housing, and access to nutritious food. These factors contribute to differential health opportunities and outcomes.