Transportation barriers can contribute to health disparities.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Sometimes

Answer: (A)

Access to transportation directly affects whether people can reach care, obtain medications, and participate in preventive services. When reliable transport isn’t available, individuals may miss appointments, delay diagnosis and treatment, or struggle with filling prescriptions. These barriers disproportionately affect those already vulnerable—low-income individuals, older adults, people with disabilities, rural residents, and some racial/ethnic minority groups—leading to worse health outcomes and widened disparities. For example, missed screenings or delayed follow-up due to travel difficulties can result in later-stage illness and more complex care. Addressing transportation barriers—through subsidies, community transport, or telehealth—can help reduce these disparities. Therefore, the statement is true.