Disaggregation of Race and Ethnicity Group Data
Farah Kader, Perla Chebli
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the importance of accurately categorizing and collecting race and ethnicity data, matching self-identity with race and ethnicity labels, in an effort to quantify the extent of health disparities.
Topics & Concepts
Ethnic groupMedicineRace (biology)Race and healthMatching (statistics)Group (periodic table)Health equityGender studiesPathologyPublic healthAnthropologyOrganic chemistryChemistrySociologyFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchHealth disparities and outcomes