January 2011
Ethnicity and Minority Status Effects on Preparedness
Participation of the entire populace in preparing for and responding to an event is imperative to minimizing harm and saving lives.
January 2011
Language Issues and Barriers
Language is the primary vehicle for communicating information that allows individuals to make informed decisions across all phases of a disaster.
December 2010
Building a National Strategy for Advancing Preparedness Programs and Policies for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities
Racially and ethnically diverse populations often experience higher rates of injury, disease and death from disasters and other public health emergencies.
July 2010
Patient Protection and ACA: Advancing Health Equity for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Populations
Racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care in the United States are persistent and well documented.