It’s our differences that make all the difference.
Why is diversity important to All of Us?
All of Us is asking lots of people to join. Participants are from different races and ethnicities, age groups, and regions of the country. They are also diverse in gender identity, sexual orientation, and health status.
Diversity in a research program is important for several reasons. First, where we live, how we live, and our background can all affect our health. Second, many groups of people have been left out of research in the past. This means we know less about their health.
By studying data from a diverse group of people, researchers can learn more about what makes people sick or keeps them healthy.
Why have some communities not been part of research?
There are different reasons. For example, some communities have not been invited to take part in research. Or, they were invited but were not told what was involved. For these reasons, we know very little about them.
The All of Us Research Program has learned from this history. We want to be sure we do things right, so many different groups of people can join. We will tell you what we are doing. We will share results. And we will protect your data.
