"How to Advocate for Policy Changes that Support Health Equity"

What is health equity?

• Health equity is where everyone in the community has a fair and equal opportunity to attain their highest health condition. 

• Health equity is not universally implemented yet, and in Korea it is also considered a problem as health equity is not implemented.

How do you advocate for it?

• Engage in community centered advocacy

  • Use tools to address problems within communities

  • There is an project called “EveryONE project” to promote health equity

• Leverage strategic partnerships

  • Collaborate with people who are also interested to bring change

  • Some ideas are local health agencies, non profit organization, and community organizations

Conclusion:

• Through participating and collaborating with communities, policy changes will happen regarding health equity. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11617406/#:~:text=Health%20equity%20means%20that%20everyone,%2C%20quality%20education%2C%20and%20housing.

https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/the-everyone-project/advocacy-for-health-equity.html