### Question
What is the definition of health disparities research?


### Answer
The definition of **health disparities research** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 287c*:

> basic, clinical, and behavioral research on health disparity populations (including individual members and communities of such populations) that relates to health disparities as defined under paragraph (1), including the causes of such disparities and methods to prevent, diagnose, and treat such disparities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 287c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part E-Other Agencies of NIH > subpart 6-national center on minority health and health disparities**

