RacEthPop race, ethnicity, Hispanic, diversity, disparities, health inequalities, racism RacEthPop.RaceYear Number and percentage distribution of racial and ethnic populations. Number of persons in each racial/ethnic group in Utah. Total number of persons in Utah in each geographic area for year(s) listed. The proportion of non-White racial/ethnic groups is relatively small in Utah. As a result, it may be difficult to make statistical comparisons across racial and ethnic groups. 04/29/2024 Data show that racial and ethnic minority groups experience higher rates of illness and death across a wide range of health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity/overweight, asthma, and lower life expectancy at birth, when compared to the total Utah population overall (see [https://healthequity.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/Health-Snapshots-2023_Final.pdf Health Snapshots 2023], DHHS Office of Health Equity). Social, economic, environmental, and/or geographic factors contribute to health disparities.^1^ Using data to identify gaps and the factors that contribute to them is critical to develop programs and prioritize resources to reduce health gaps for all Utahns. [[br]][[br]] ---- 1. [https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/health-equity-healthy-people-2030] The Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic/Latino populations are growing at faster rates than the state population as a whole. At the time of the 2000 U.S. Census, 85% of Utah's population was White only and non-Hispanic. It is now at approximately 75.6% according to the 2022 ACS Table DP05. Roughly one out of every four (23.3%) Utahns identify themselves as Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Asian Americans, Pacific Islander/Hawaiian Native, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Black/African American. Measurement of health status and associated risk factors by racial and ethnic populations can detect differences experienced by these groups. This knowledge helps public health and social services agencies, health care providers, and community organizations improve awareness of the health status of the populations they serve and to develop and evaluate interventions to decrease gaps. There are various programs across the state directed at improving the health of individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting their access to care. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Health Equity provides a variety of services to assist ethnic and racial minorities in accessing healthcare. Visit their website for more information:[[br]] [https://healthequity.utah.gov/] DEFAULT adillingham@utah.gov A 05/07/2024 Detail modified by: tzheng@utah.gov, 01/04/2023 TZ 4/6/22 use B03002 and B02001 for hisp and race small areas. TZ 11/2/2020 use IBIS version 2019 for hisp and race LHD. 3 x 05/07/2024 Status changed by: kimneerings@utah.gov 05/07/2024 PopChar Poverty can affect an inidividual's ability to obtain health insurance and access healthcare services. Especially for new immigrants, the health system is complicated and unfamiliar. Persons from different cultures often need information to better understand how to meet their needs through that system. Pov Pov.UT_US RefArr RefArr.Year SystemFactors Utah's diverse ethnic populations often have special needs for healthcare services. HlthIns HlthIns.UT_US_ACS PriProvUsuPl PriProvUsuPl.Age_Sex RouMedCarVis RouMedCarVis.AgeSex RiskFactors Racial and ethnic minority populations are disproportionately subject to some lifestyle, socio-economic, and other risk factors for poor health outcomes. AlcConBinDri AlcConBinDri.UT_US CigSmokAdlt CigSmokAdlt.Ut_US LBW LBW.Ut_USYear Obe Obe.UT_US HealthStatus Some racial and ethnic minority populations are more likely to experience some poor health status outcomes as illustrated in the related indicators below. DiabPrev DiabPrev.LHD GonCas GonCas.UT_US HlthStatPhys HlthStatPhys.UT_US HrtDisDth HrtDisDth.Ut_USYear RacEthPop.RaceYear Utah Population Estimates by Race, Non-White Population, 2000-2022 Number of Persons RacEthPop.HispLHD Percentage of Hispanic/Latino Persons by Local Health District, Utah, 2000, 2010, 2020 Census, and 2022 Estimates Percentage of Persons RacEthPop.HispYear Utah Population Estimates by Hispanic Ethnicity and Year, 2000-2022 Number of Persons RacEthPop.HispSA Percentage Hispanic Ethnicity by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022 ACS Percentage of Persons RacEthPop.WhiteLHD Percentage of Persons of White Race, Not Hispanic by Local Health District, ACS 2018-2022 Percentage of Persons RacEthPop.WhiteSA Percentage of White Not Hispanic Persons by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022 ACS Percentage of Persons