Disparities in Urban Health
Author: Edward Wallace
In Disparities in Urban Health, Edward V. Wallace examines the impacts of political and structural determinants of health on people living in urban settings. This timely book intertwines the personal stories of real families with a comprehensive analysis of the policies and legal doctrines that shape their lives. Wallace highlights key policies that impact low-income communities, including the “no duty to treat” policy, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, comprehensive smoke-free laws, equitable development policies, and the Implied Warranty of Habitability law. The intimate portraits of real people and their struggles shed light on the challenges faced by many low-income families and offer a pathway toward addressing health disparities in our society.
Publisher: John Hopkins Press
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421445697
ISBN-13: 9781421445694