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the overall mood.
The tone of a story is how the author shows the general attitude in the story. So if the story seems sad through the words, you can assume the rest of the story will be as well.
Think of it as a horror movie. Weird or scary things happen in the beginning, and that general tone/theme will continue throughout.
This is a qoute from Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Act 1. Scene 2. These lines are said by Duncan to Ross after the Thane of Cawdor has been caught and is waiting to be executed. The quote specifically refers to how Macbeth will be taking his place as the Thane of Cawdor. These lines show a prominent promotion for Macbeth as he begins his ascent.
1. WHAT ARE HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES?
Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between population groups. Disparities occur across many dimensions, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, location, gender, disability status, and sexual orientation.
2. WHY DO HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES MATTER?
Disparities in health and health care not only affect the groups facing disparities, but also limit overall gains in quality of care and health for the broader population and result in unnecessary costs. Addressing health disparities is increasingly important as the population becomes more diverse.
3. WHAT IS THE STATUS OF DISPARITIES TODAY?
Many groups are at disproportionate risk of being uninsured, lacking access to care, and experiencing worse health outcomes. For example, people of color and low-income individuals are more likely to be uninsured, face barriers to accessing care, and have higher rates of certain conditions compared to Whites and those at higher incomes.
4. WHAT ARE KEY INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage expansions helped narrow longstanding disparities in health coverage for people of color and low income individuals. The ACA also included other provisions focused on addressing disparities and the 2011 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Disparities Action Plan set out a series of priorities, strategies, actions, and goals to achieve a vision of “a nation free of disparities in health and health care.” States, local communities, private organizations, and providers are also engaged in efforts to reduce health disparities.
5. WHAT IS AT STAKE FOR DISPARITIES LOOKING FORWARD?
Although the ACA sharply reduced uninsured rates for people of color and low-income individuals, coverage disparities remain, and changing federal priorities could reverse recent progress reducing disparities. Continued enrollment efforts could further narrow coverage disparities, but the share of remaining nonelderly uninsured who are eligible for coverage varies by race and ethnicity. Moreover, recent reductions in funding for outreach and enrollment may limit continued coverage gains. Further, changing federal priorities could lead to coverage losses and other reverses in recent advances in reducing disparities.
