Initiative to eliminate disparities in health
In February 1998, President Clinton announced a goal of eliminating disparities in health status that affect racial and ethnic minorities by 2010. The initiative set "near-term" goals for improvements by the year 2000 in six areas:
Reduce infant mortality among blacks by at least 22%. Increase to at least 60% those women of all racial or ethnic groups, aged 50 and older, who have received a clinical breast exam and mammogram within the preceding two years. Reduce the heart disease mortality rate among blacks by 25% and reduce the stroke mortality rate among blacks by 40%. Reduce the rate of end stage renal disease from diabetes among blacks and American Indians/Alaska Natives by 65% and reduce lower extremity amputation rates from diabetes among blacks by 40%. Ensure early and equal access to life-enhancing health care and appropriate drug therapies for at least 75% of low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS. Achieve and maintain at least 90% coverage for all recommended childhood vaccines in all populations, and increase pneumococcal and influenza immunizations among all adults ages 65 and older to 60%.Article Limit Reached
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