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CDC Research and Investment to Combat Structural Racism and Police Violence in Health.

This law establishes a new research center within the CDC to officially recognize racism as a public health crisis and eliminate health inequities. The center will conduct extensive research, collect detailed public data on structural racism and police violence impacts on health, and develop interventions aimed at eliminating health disparities. This initiative aims to provide citizens with better data and strategies for achieving equitable health outcomes.
Key points
Creation of the National Center on Antiracism and Health within the CDC to research and dismantle structural racism mechanisms in healthcare and related systems.
Establishment of a program within the CDC to study the public health impacts of law enforcement use of force, including police brutality and violence.
Mandate for comprehensive, disaggregated data collection on health disparities (by race, gender identity, socioeconomic status) to be made publicly available.
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Additional Information
Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023
Print number: S 1317
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-04-26