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Root causes of racial and ethnic health disparities
| Patient-related | Provider-related | System-related |
|---|---|---|
| Health status | Access | Access |
| Education | Bias (surgeon-related and nonsurgeon-related) | Insurance coverage |
| Health literacy | Cultural competency | Demographics |
| (Place)Knowledge, attitude, bias | Quality | |
| Outcomes |
