Reporting of Race and Ethnicity in the Context of Systemic Inequities.

Editor's Note A broader discussion of the terminology used in research and science to reference diversity within the population is needed to accurately reflect the impact of societal status and structures on health. As social justice movements take root in science and the importance of health equity research is increasingly acknowledged, there is broader recognition that even the use of underrepresented is a reflection of the underrepresentation of individuals of certain racial and ethnic groups in positions of power among the structures and institutions that influence health outcomes among these individuals. [Extracted from the article]