disparities in healthcare

Most health outcomes studies have a laundry list of covariates, e.g., age, gender, co-morbidities, and socioeconomic factors, all statistically adjusted to provide outcomes. But are all those co-variants equal?
OK, first, let’s begin with the conflict of interest statement. I am a male surgeon, so my reading of the data may be biased.
“Be true to your teeth, and they won’t be false to you.” Soupy Sales
There was once a King of ancient Ephya noted for his self-aggrandizing craftiness and deceitfulness.