In this study, Read and her colleague examine the health differences among White, U.S.-born Black, and Black immigrant Americans, as well as key differences among Black immigrant groups based on region of origin.
Category Archives: Ethnic Diversity within U.S. Census Categories
In this study, Dr. Read examines how using alternative definitions of identity in census questions—including heritage, birthplace, and language spoken at home—affects the results for Arab and Mexican Americans.
In this article, Read and her colleagues discuss the importance of gathering, analyzing, and reporting more precise data on racial and ethnic health disparities rather than relying on broad categories such as White or Black. They argue that better data is key to improving health equity.