Research
Adherence
The American Heart Association's 2024 Statistical Update mandates the use of respectful, specific language for race and ethnicity (e.g., 'Black adults') rather than collective nouns (e.g., 'Blacks') to address health equity and structural racism.
When citing or writing about AHA data, use specific adjectives for race and ethnicity (e.g., 'Black adults') instead of collective nouns (e.g., 'Blacks'). This aligns with current scientific standards for equity and precision.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
The 2024 AHA Statistical Update uses language that conveys respect and specificity when referencing race and ethnicity. Instead of referring to groups very broadly with collective nouns (eg, Blacks, Whites), we use descriptions of race and ethnicity as adjectives (eg, Asian people, Black adults, Hispanic youths, Native American patients, White females).
Why this rating
This is an official statement from the American Heart Association, the leading authority in this field.
Source
2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association
Seth S. Martin et al. · Circulation · 2024
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