The midterm election is just days away. One of the most important issues on the ballot is health equity.
As pediatricians, we cannot treat children equitably unless we fight to dismantle the systems of oppression and systemic racism that lead to disparities. The policies that govern our communities and health care system often make it impossible to provide the care that our patients deserve. On Nov. 8, we have the power to move our communities closer to health equity or continue to widen the gap.
As pediatricians, we have a unique view of how health inequities affect children’s lives. If society intervenes and invests in children, we can improve their physical and mental health and increase their chances of finishing school, getting a stable job, and becoming happy and productive adults. The way we vote affects whether or not a child gets the opportunity to reach their full potential.
