Wold Health & Disparities
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Care about global health issues, social determinants of health, health equity, and how policy or culture affects outcomes.
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Enjoy reading data/reports, interpreting statistics and charts, and proposing practical solutions to reduce disparities.
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Interested in public health, global medicine, health policy, community health, or health advocacy.
Event Details
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Health Science Event
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Solo (1 competitor)
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50 multiple-choice questions + 1 essay question
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60 minutes
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The essay will be judged and used to break ties
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What is health; health disparities & diversity; disparities in treatment/decisions; reducing disparities
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​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. What is Health – 20%
2. Health Disparities & Diversity – 40%
3. Disparities in Treatment & Medical Decisions – 20%
4. Reducing Health Disparities – 20%
(Questions may include global/regional data, case scenarios, and policy/practice solutions.)​
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Barr, Donald A. — Health Disparities in the U.S. (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, latest ed.)
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Our World in Data — datasets & explanatory articles on global health
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National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities (NIMHD) — overview & resources (nimhd.nih.gov)
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World Health Organization (WHO) — Health Equity materials (WHO Health Equity page)
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KFF Independent Source for Health Policy Research website, including Health Policy 101, Employer Health Benefits Survey, Health System Tracker, and State Health Facts
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID
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2 #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with erasers
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Official HOSA uniform or business attire (bonus points available)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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