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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...

This report provides baseline data and case studies on how various groups that traditionally have experienced social or economic obstacles to health are faring in the 10 areas identified as winnable battles. The purpose of the report is to identify strengths and disparities among groups and to inform efforts to achieve better health for all Coloradans, so that gains may be enjoyed equally. This report differs from previous report on health disparities...