Health disparities refer to the differences in health outcomes that exist among different population groups. These disparities can manifest in a variety of ways, such as differences in the prevalence or incidence of specific diseases, differences in mortality rates, or differences in access to healthcare services.

Social determinants of health, on the other hand, refer to the social and economic factors that can impact an individual’s health outcomes. These factors can include things like income, education, housing, access to healthy food, social support, and exposure to environmental toxins.