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Priority Populations

Areas of Interest

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About Priority Populations

An overview of AHRQ’s commitment to improving the health care of priority populations in the United States.

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Women

Information on health care for women.

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Children/Adolescents

Information on health care for pediatric populations (ages 0-21).

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Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Information on health care for racial/ethnic minority groups.
An overview of AHRQ’s commitment to improving the health care of priority populations in the United States.
Publications featuring priority populations health services research supported by AHRQ
List of various resources for health services research on priority populations.
AHRQ recognizes various health observances each year to honor the Nation’s rich diversity and highlight Agency efforts to address disparities in health and healthcare faced by underserved individuals and communities. As part of these observances, AHRQ identifies specific programs, research activities, tools and resources aimed at improving healthcare quality and advancing equity for these diverse groups.