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African Americans have the most severe burden of HIV of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races and ethnicities, African Americans account for a higher proportion of new HIV infections, those living with HIV, and those ever diagnosed with AIDS.

Reducing health disparities brings us closer to reaching health equity. Learn about health equity and what CDC is doing to reduce health disparities.

The HIV epidemic is a serious public health issue in the Hispanic/Latino community.

HIV in the United States: At A Glance

The rate of people getting colorectal cancer or dying from colorectal cancer by race and ethnicity.

Ovarian cancer incidence and mortality rates by race and ethnicity.

Cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates by race and ethnicity.

The rate of people getting cancer or dying from colorectal cancer by race and ethnicity.

CDC Report Documents Important Health Disparities, Need for Better Data

Disparities affect many groups of people, including racial and ethnic minorities, residents of rural areas, women, children and adolescents, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the uninsured.