More than an IDENTITY
The race box: a feature on intake forms for over fifty years, recently expanded its demographic lens to include a “Some other race” category. However, this doesn’t quite capture the expansiveness of biracial, multi-racial, and multi-ethnic persons.
Where do they fit in the demographic landscape and how do we ensure they’re seen and accounted for?
Did you know, the most recent US Census uncovered persons who identify as multiracial doubled in the last decade?
Which box do you check?
The 2020 Census shows a 276% increase in multiracial identities since 2010; however, 15.1% of the population still identifies as “Some other race”. This lack of inclusivity in racial data capture leaves no other option for those with multiracial identities to check the race box based on physical features. A short-sighted lens of multi-racial and ethnic identities creates small gaps as it pertains to health equity, clinical trials, and resources for overall care that continue to widen over time.
CORRECTING RACIAL DATA CAPTURE IS OVERDUE.
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