Reducing and eliminating disparities in Public Health is a vital priority. Each year in the United States, thousands of individuals die needlessly from easily preventable diseases and conditions. It is crucial that understanding the problem from a broad public health perspective, and confronting all of the determinants of health will play an influential part in the success of any future solution to reduce health disparities (Satcher & Higginbotham, 2008).

Understanding the numerous determinants that play a role in eliminating disparities in Public Health one’s access to care such as, social and physical environments, their behavior, in addition to any intervening policies that may impede complete access to care, including physical education in schools, and exposure to toxic substances (CHIDR, 2015).

Historically addressing the disparities in health, and the numerous factors that contribute to these disparities is how the public health community approaches and addresses such challenges. Having Public Health leaders who advocate for public health interventions in order to eliminate these disparities in health as well as the communities that they serve (Liu et al., 2019).

One such example that could be utilized is seen with cases of various primary care medical treatment. For example, hypertension treatment, pediatric care, cancer care, and organ transplantation follow-up care. Across these health specialties, it was advocated that the most current practice guidelines should always be closely followed for every consumer or patient. Medications that would minimize the severity and number of adverse events should be prescribed based on the current treatment guidelines (Liu et al., 2019).

Today, it is possible for providers to research and access the specific health disparity of the population of the patients being served for a specific disease and disease area. In addition, having frequent monitoring and consultation if and when needed. It is crucial that the provider access to understand the patients support system in regards to their health outcomes. Also, the use of “behavior prescriptions” can be used on the same pads as pharmacological prescriptions. This could be mandated to enable patients and providers the ability to discuss how pharmacological prescriptions are utilized within the context of the patient’s specific health determinant (Scott & Mars, 2013).

Although, many administrators in the healthcare, including Public Health personnel seek to provide this type of guidance for their patients, normally medical establishments are not organized or fiscally supported to offer such interventions.

Currently, a national prevention strategy headed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is in place. Its goal is the eliminating health disparities for all persons in the United States, with focus on the Healthy People 2020 Social Determinants of Health objective. This objective was established to providing a continuing 10-year benchmark to improving the health of all Americans.

Currently, a national prevention strategy headed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is in place. Its goal is the eliminating health disparities for all persons in the United States, with focus on the Healthy People 2020 Social Determinants of Health objective. This objective was established to providing a continuing 10-year benchmark to improving the health of all Americans.

Also, The National Prevention Council, chaired by the Surgeon General comprised of 20 federal departments, agencies and offices in addition to stakeholders in the public (HHS).

In recognizing that these health disparities are closely linked with social, economic, and environmental disadvantage (e.g., lack of access to quality affordable health care, healthy food, safe opportunities for physical activity, and educational and employment opportunities). They have engaged partners from various sectors, including education, transportation, housing, and business, to bolster healthier communities where persons live learn, work and engage each other (CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report, 2013).