The document discusses health disparities and inequities that exist among different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, education, and other groups in America. It notes that large gaps in health among these groups have been known since at least 1985 when a government report detailed persistent health differences. The report led to the formation of Offices of Minority Health to address the problem, though health inequity remains an issue today. The document advocates for parks and recreation agencies to help combat health disparities in their communities.

1. "We must endeavor to eliminate, so far as possible, the problem elements which make a difference in health among people." W.E.B. Dubois, 1899

3. Inequity in healthcare has been known for several years. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services released a report in 1985 detailing the "large and persistent gaps" in health among Americans belonging to different racial and ethnic groups.

4. Since this report it has been acknowledged that American health is also affected by sexual orientation gender age

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6. The 1985 report led to the formation of Offices of Minority Health at the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC in order to combat the problem. Health inequity is still a large issue.

7. The NRPA has partnered with the CDC's VERB and previous REACH campaigns to encourage youth from all backgrounds to engage in physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Parks and recreation agencies can help combat these disparities in their communities.