✊🏿ap african american studies review

Health disparities

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare services between African Americans and white people, exacerbated by housing discrimination and lack of access to clean water, air, recreational spaces, and healthy food.

AP course connection

Topic 4.5: 4.5 Redlining and Housing Discrimination

Unit 4