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       What are “Health Disparities?” 
       "Health disparities are differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among specific population groups in the United States1."— National Institutes of Health 
       Some diseases of the heart, lung, and blood occur disproportionately in minorities. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is addressing some of these health disparities through its multicultural education resources to support heart health interventions in ethnically diverse groups. How is this happening? Read on to find out about: 
       About Health Disparities 
        CHW Health Disparities Initiative 
        Key Activities of the Initiative 
        Role of Community Health WorkersGuide to this Website 
       This website provides resources to help you initiate or expand a heart health program tailored to the needs of your community. Through your efforts, we hope that community members engage in daily activities to reduce the risk of heart disease and to enjoy a healthier life for themselves and their families. 
       Start a Program 
         In this section, you will find information about implementation strategies of the CHW program. There is also a comprehensive toolkit to help you start or enhance a heart health program, information about partnering with the NHLBI, and a variety of resources which include webinars, journal articles, and program evaluation tools. 
        Health Education Materials 
         The Institute’s ethnic/racial-specific training and education tools and materials, while uniquely addressing the culture of each group, promote heart healthy behaviors and lifestyles, such as healthy eating and engaging in physical activity. Choose the right tool to reach your community. 
        Communities in Action 
         Knowing what works is essential to running successful programs in your community. This section contains implementation strategies, evaluations/outcomes, lessons learned, and success stories from different Initiative projects.
        
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       1 National Institutes of Health. (2002). Strategic Research Plan and Budget to Reduce and Ultimately Eliminate Health Disparities Volume I Fiscal Years 2002-2006.
        
       Last reviewed: April 2017
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|Health Disparities 
          About Health Disparities 
           CHW Health Disparities Initiative 
           Key Activities of the Initiative 
           Role of Community Health Workers 
         Start a Program 
          Start to Finish: Your Toolkit to Plan and Run a Heart Health Program 
            Overview 
             1 Plan Your Program 
             2 Run Your Program 
             3 Sustain Your Work 
             4 Get Help and Support 
           Partner with Us 
           Resources 
            Webinars 
             Evaluation 
             Journal Articles 
             Toolkit: Helpful Handouts and Tools 
       Health Education Materials 
          African American 
           American Indian/Alaska Native 
           Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 
            Filipino American 
             Vietnamese 
           Hispanic/Latino 
           Multicultural Resources 
         Communities in Action 
          Strategic Champions 
           African American 
           American Indian/Alaska Native 
           Filipino American 
           Hispanic/Latino 
           NHLBI-PAHO Collaboration to Promote Heart Health in the Americas 
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