Health Equity Science

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In support of CDC’s mission, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is committed to scientific quality, timeliness, and integrity, including collecting and reporting information on chronic disease disparities and inequities.

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What Is Health Equity Science?
Health equity science examines patterns and factors that contribute to health inequities. It builds evidence to guide programs, surveillance, policy, communications, and future scientific study focused on eliminating inequities.

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Health Equity Data
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Explore interactive data systems and applications that provide chronic disease health disparities data.

Health Equity Surveillance
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Access federal surveillance systems and data sets measuring health equity and social determinants of health.

Health Equity Research
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Review research and publications related to health equity and chronic diseases.

Health Equity Evaluation
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Explore how NCCDPHP collects, studies, and uses data to look at the effects of programs on health disparities and inequities.