A new state law requires certain government agencies to collect demographic data on Middle Eastern residents in an effort to help address health and education disparities faced by the community.
Tag: Middle Eastern and North African community
Posted inEquality & Equity
Tackling Health Gaps in OC’s South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African Communities
A newly formed collective hopes to begin tackling health inequities in OC’s South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African communities – similar to efforts by Latino and East/Southeast Asian groups.
Posted inCountywide
New Census Data Shows More Populous, Diverse OC. How Will This Affect the County’s Services?
Without a separate Middle Eastern and North African grouping on the census, the communities are counted as white — which community leaders say can impact funding and other services.
Posted inGovernment
Foggy Picture of the Pandemic’s Impact on Some of OC’s Racial, Ethnic Groups Stems from Lack of State Data
Some health leaders say data needs to be more detailed on the Middle Eastern/North African and Asian populations to better target resources.
