equidad en salud
/ekidad en salud/from spelling rules
The English phrase "health equity" is translated into Spanish as equidad en salud.
The term equidad en salud is the standard technical term used in public health, policy and academic contexts in Spanish-speaking countries. It refers to the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of equidad (equity), en (in) and salud (health).
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between equidad en salud and igualdad en salud. While equidad en salud refers to fairness and justice based on specific needs, igualdad en salud refers to providing the exact same resources to everyone regardless of need.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may see the variation Equidad en el ámbito de la salud. In Spain, the variation Equidad sanitaria is used to express this concept. There is also a longer variation, Equidad en el acceso y calidad de la atención médica, which emphasizes equitable access and quality of healthcare.
Did you know?
- The word salud is not just a noun for 'health', but is also the most common way to say 'Cheers!' when making a toast in Spanish-speaking cultures.
- In some legal contexts in Spanish, equidad can refer to a specific type of 'equity' law that allows a judge to decide a case based on fairness rather than strict statutory law.
- The word salud is derived from the Latin salūtem, which originally meant both 'health' and 'safety' or 'salvation'.
Examples in context
- El objetivo del nuevo programa de salud es promover la equidad en salud para todas las comunidades.The goal of the new health program is to promote health equity for all communities.
- Debemos promover la equidad en salud en todo el país.We must promote health equity throughout the country.
- La equidad en salud es un derecho fundamental.Health equity is a fundamental right.
- El nuevo programa busca mejorar la equidad en salud.The new program seeks to improve health equity.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a public health seminar.
- Javier¿Qué es el tema principal de la charla?What is the main topic of the talk?
- MaríaHablan sobre la importancia de la equidad en salud.They are talking about the importance of health equity.
- JavierEs un tema muy necesario para la sociedad.It is a very necessary topic for society.
- MaríaTienes razón, Javier, es un gran desafío.You are right, Javier, it is a great challenge.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, equidad, salud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
