Read the article, Of disparities and diversity: Where are we? by Gloria Sarto, M.D., PhD.

In a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document, provide your answers for the questions given below:

• Provide a brief summary of the article.
• Explain how this article has contributed to your understanding of health disparities experienced by women.
• Discuss why it is important to identify disparities between and within different racial and ethnic groups of women.
• Explain why African American women have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer although their Caucasian female counterparts have a higher incidence rate. Cite at least two additional articles to support your explanation.
• Identify the strategies that are in place to decrease the health disparities of all women.

Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.