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This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, African Americans/Blacks in Colorado experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the African American/Black population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences....

These projects were recommended for funding by the Minority Health Advisory Commission and approved by the State Board of Health for Fiscal Year 2009. Twenty-four grant awards totaling $3,199,000 are described herein for the period of July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009.

This fact sheet provides information about some of the major health indicators for the population in Colorado. Like other communities of color, Asian/Pacific Islander experience some differences in health, risk factors and behaviors in comparison to other population groups. The data presented show comparisons between the Asian/Pacific Islander population and the States population as a whole and identifies where there are differences.

Since 2005, Colorado's Health Disparities Grant program (HDGP) has been supporting programs and initiatives across the state to address the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases in underrepresented populations. The statute that created the program emphasizes a focus on racial and ethnic minorities and underserved/under-represented populations. Projects were designed to address cancer, cardiovascular...