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CDC and its partners work to identify and address the factors that lead to health disparities among racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other groups so that barriers to health equity can be removed.

April is National Minority Health Month. The theme for 2016 is “Accelerating Health Equity for the Nation.” Learn what CDC is doing and help raise awareness of the health disparities that affect minorities.

Read this fotonovela to learn simple steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

Smoking-related statistics, information, and quitting resources specific to the Hispanic/Latino community. Part of the Tips from Former Smokers campaign, which features real people suffering as a result of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

The prevalence and negative health effects of chronic diseases are disproportionately high among Hispanics, the largest minority group in the United States. Self-management of chronic conditions by older adults is a public health priority.

Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Small Turtles

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

The Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) Mission: Advance health equity and women’s health issues across the nation through CDC’s science and programs, and increase CDC’s capacity to leverage its diverse workforce and engage stakeholders toward this end.

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

This five-year program has been developed to reduce morbidity and premature mortality, and to eliminate health disparities associated with diabetes in many communities and regions across the country.

CDC Vital Signs - Hispanic Health

Learn about health initiatives and campaigns important for Hispanic health.

Government leaders and close-knit families. Olympic athletes and celebrated artist. This month we commemorate Hispanic and Latino culture, connection and contributions.

Overview of hemoglobin variants that can affect A1C test results, and how to ensure your diabetes is well controlled if you have one of these variants.