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globalreutersNovember 1, 20241 Mins read
Understanding Racial and Ethnic Identity in Federal Data and Impacts for Health Disparities
globalreutersNovember 1, 20241 Mins read How race, ethnicity, and nationality have been defined and measured has important implications for health disparities, affecting who can access health, social, and economic resources. While narrow and inconsistent race and ethnicity categories have obscured inequities and limited the ability to address the diverse needs of different populations, data on race and ethnicity have also been used to address disparities by informing policies and interventions.
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