### Question
How does the law define minority health disparities research?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 285t*, **minority health disparities research** is defined as:

> basic, clinical, and behavioral research on minority health conditions (as defined in paragraph (2)), including research to prevent, diagnose, and treat such conditions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285t*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 20-national institute on minority health and health disparities**

