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Health Disparities Research

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The Health Disparities Research Area includes research on preventable differences in health status and outcomes among population groups defined by characteristics including socioeconomic status and geographical location (e.g., rural versus urban). The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities as well as other NIH Institutes and Centers fund research in this area.

Health Disparities Research

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