Words and Deeds: Presidential Discussion of Minority Health, Public Policies, and Minority Perceptions

This study finds that, since the early 1990s, presidents have transported their discussion of minority health beyond the confines of Washington, DC, traveling to speak to local communities throughout the nation that have a disproportionate number of blacks and Latinos. Moreover, a presidential discussion of minority health leads to greater salience on this issue and thus increases public health awareness. This work suggests that presidential messaging on minority health provides a framework for minority groups to understand and discuss the health disparities that may plague their communities.

Source: Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law - September 19, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Gillion, D. Q. Tags: Health Policy & Education, Political Science, General, Public Policy Political Discourse and the Framing of Health Equity Source Type: research