Data disaggregation: the case of Asian and Pacific Islander data and the role of health sciences librarians
Seema Bhakta
Abstract
Health disparities within Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities are often masked due to aggregated data. Lack of adequate data limits required health care services for these communities. While moving forward toward health equity, it is critical that disparities for API communities are acknowledged and addressed. This article focuses on the issues of aggregated data for API communities followed by suggestions on how health sciences librarians can support and promote better practices for data disaggregation.
Topics & Concepts
Pacific islandersHealth equityHealth dataEquity (law)Health careData scienceLibrary scienceBusinessWorld Wide WebPolitical scienceComputer scienceEthnic groupLawEthics in Clinical ResearchFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsGlobal Cancer Incidence and Screening