Skip to main content
          Skip to FDA Search
          Skip to in this section menu
          Skip to footer links


U.S. flagAn official website of the United States government

					Here’s how you know
          			Dot gov**The .gov means it’s official.**Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
							      SSL**The site is secure.** The **https://** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 
			U.S. Food and Drug Administration
				
        Search
            Menu
							
						Search FDA
									
									Submit search 
		Featured
							Contact FDA
	                FDA Guidance Documents
	                Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
	                Press Announcements
	                Warning Letters
	                Advisory Committees
	                En Español

					Products
            Food
							Drugs
							Medical Devices
							Radiation-Emitting Products
							Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics
							Animal and Veterinary
							Cosmetics
							Tobacco ProductsTopics
            About FDA
							Combination Products
							Regulatory Information
							Safety
							Emergency Preparedness
							International Programs
							News and Events
							Training and Continuing Education
							Inspections and Compliance
							Science and ResearchInformation For
            Consumers
	            Patients
	            Industry
	            Health Professionals
	            Federal, State and Local Officials 
 In this section:

        Minority Health and Health Equity

Language Access Home
          For Consumers
          Minority Health and Health Equity
          Language AccessMinority Health and Health Equity Language Access
  	
        Subscribe to Email Updates
    Share
    Post
    Linkedin

    Email
    PrintImage
              Animated hands holding signs that say "hello" in multiple languagesNearly 68 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – speak a language other than English at home, and seven percent of Americans don't speak English.

At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (FDA OMHHE), ensuring all people have access to important health information is essential to the work we do.  Promoting language access is a vital part of the FDA OMHHE’s mission to promote and protect the health of diverse populations through research and communication of science that address health disparities.

The Language Access initiative is a part of OMHHE’s ongoing work to make health information available to everyone, including people with limited English proficiency.  Through the initiative, OMHHE is also working to provide public health information in multiple languages to reach the diverse communities we serve.

We encourage individuals and organizations who serve diverse populations to download, print and share OMHHE and other FDA materials that provide information on numerous health conditions and topics.

OMHHE Minority Health and Health Equity Resources

Visit our resources page for health educational materials in multiple languages.

February is American Heart Month!

Heart disease affects more than 1 in 10 adults (30 million people) and is the leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups (responsible for about 1 in 4 deaths). Learn more about heart disease.

Screenshot of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity's heart disease resources
Fact Sheet: Heart Disease (PDF) - Heart disease refers to several conditions that affect the heart.
	Brochure: Managing Your Heart Disease (PDF) - Manage your heart disease by monitoring your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.
	Infographic: What is Heart Disease? (PDF) - Heart disease includes conditions such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, and heart attack.


More Information about Language Access at FDA

HHS Language Access Plan 2023
	FDA Language Access Plan, FY 2013 - 2015
	FDA Report - Ensuring Access to Adequate Information on Medical Products for All With a Special Focus on Underrepresented Subpopulations, Including Racial Subgroups, July 2013 (FDASIA 1138)
	www.LEP.gov

                                                                                  Content current as of:
      01/12/2024Language Access
 Subscribe to the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity email updates
                          Get regular FDA email updates delivered on this topic to your inbox.
    Enter your email address to subscribe:
 Footer Links
    FDA Archive
          About FDA
          Accessibility
      Visitor Information
          Website Policies / Privacy
          No FEAR Act
          Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
      FOIA
          HHS.gov
          USA.gov
    Contact FDA
      Follow FDA on Facebook
      Follow FDA on X
      Follow FDA on Instagram
      Follow FDA on LinkedIn
      View FDA videos on YouTube
      Subscribe to FDA RSS feeds
    FDA Homepage
    Contact Number
      1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) Back toTop