Health Disparities Among Children with Disabilities

Abstract

Dr. DeLawnia Comer-Hagans, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Health Administration & Dr. Zo Ramamonjiarivelo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Health Administration. This presentation addresses some of the health disparities that exist among children with disabilities. For example, children with disabilities experience higher rates of obesity and diabetes than children without health disparities. The presenters will also discuss the impact of health policies within the health care system on children with disabilities