Review of Federal Policies that Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities

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Racially and ethnically minoritized populations and tribal communities often face preventable inequities in health outcomes due to structural disadvantages and diminished opportunities around health care, employment, education, and more. Federal Policy to Advance Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity analyzes how past and current federal policies may create, maintain, and/or amplify racial, ethnic, and tribal health inequities. This report identifies key features of policies that have served to reduce inequities and makes recommendations to help achieve racial, ethnic, and tribal health equity.

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494 pages · 6 x 9 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-69774-3
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-69775-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/26834

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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. Federal Policy to Advance Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Key Actions for Improving Federal Accountability, Enforcement, Tools, and Support Toward a Government That Advances Optimal Health for Everyone

These policy briefs explore the four core action areas addressed in our publication's recommendations, providing important context and key actions that federal policymakers can take to promote health equity. Key Actions for Implementing Sustained Coordination Among Federal Agencies Key Actions for Prioritizing, Valuing, and Incorporating Community Voice in the Work of Government Key Actions for Ensuring Collection and Reporting of Data Are Representative and Accurate Key Actions for Improving Federal Accountability, Enforcement, Tools, and Support Toward a Government That Advances Optimal Health for Everyone

Key Actions for Ensuring Collection and Reporting of Data Are Representative and Accurate

These policy briefs explore the four core action areas addressed in our publication's recommendations, providing important context and key actions that federal policymakers can take to promote health equity. Key Actions for Implementing Sustained Coordination Among Federal Agencies Key Actions for Prioritizing, Valuing, and Incorporating Community Voice in the Work of Government Key Actions for Ensuring Collection and Reporting of Data Are Representative and Accurate Key Actions for Improving Federal Accountability, Enforcement, Tools, and Support Toward a Government That Advances Optimal Health for Everyone

Key Actions for prioritizing, Valuing, and Incorporating Community Voice in the Work of Government

These policy briefs explore the four core action areas addressed in our publication's recommendations, providing important context and key actions that federal policymakers can take to promote health equity. Key Actions for Implementing Sustained Coordination Among Federal Agencies Key Actions for Prioritizing, Valuing, and Incorporating Community Voice in the Work of Government Key Actions for Ensuring Collection and Reporting of Data Are Representative and Accurate Key Actions for Improving Federal Accountability, Enforcement, Tools, and Support Toward a Government That Advances Optimal Health for Everyone

Key Actions for Implementing Sustained Coordination Among Federal Agencies

These policy briefs explore the four core action areas addressed in our publication's recommendations, providing important context and key actions that federal policymakers can take to promote health equity. Key Actions for Implementing Sustained Coordination Among Federal Agencies Key Actions for Prioritizing, Valuing, and Incorporating Community Voice in the Work of Government Key Actions for Ensuring Collection and Reporting of Data Are Representative and Accurate Key Actions for Improving Federal Accountability, Enforcement, Tools, and Support Toward a Government That Advances Optimal Health for Everyone

Infographic: Federal Policy to Advance Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity

Federal laws and policies can negatively or positively affect inequities in health outcomes in a variety of ways. This graphic shows some examples identified in our publication.

Federal Policy Overview: Vietamese

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Tagalog

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Spanish

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Federal Policy Overview: Somoan

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Portugese-Brazil

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Korean

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Hawaiian

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Haitian Creole

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: French (France)

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: French (Canada)

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Chinese

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview: Arabic

This document provides a brief overview of the publication's background, process, and recommendations. It is accessible to the general public and available in 13 different languages. English Arabic Chinese French (Canada) French (France) Haitian Creole Hawaiian Korean Portuguese-Brazil Samoan Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

Federal Policy Overview

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Federal Policy to Advance Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity

Watch this short video to learn how social determinants of health — preventable inequities in health outcomes due to structural disadvantages and diminished opportunities around health care, employment, education, and more — are impacted by federal policies. Our publication identifies steps the president, Congress, and other actors can take to ensure everyone has the ability to enjoy a healthy and prosperous life.

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