Disparity in Access and Poorer Health Status in Non-Majority Populations.

North America is a large, diverse continent, which has a longstanding history of inequality for its diverse population. These historical inequalities continue to impact health outcomes and access to healthcare for non-majority groups. To ensure the best healthcare outcomes for patients, pediatric orthopaedic surgeons must be aware of these inequities in order to combat them and minimize their effects. •Understanding the history of systemic inequalities in our healthcare system is key to understanding our present situation.•These historical inequities affect all fields of medicine, including pediatric orthopaedics.•As pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, we have a responsibility to take an active role in moving toward full health equity.