Ensuring Equitable Access to Participation in the Electoral Process: A Policy Brief From the American College of Physicians

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2023

This resource outlines the interplay between voting and health, touching on voter turnout rates, barriers to voting, and the impact of electoral processes on health policies and outcomes. It also discusses the role of civic participation in addressing health inequities and offers policy recommendations to promote fair access to electoral participation.

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Published on 10/22/2021