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Proposed U.S. census changes seen as threat to public health
Original: Proposed U.S. census changes could be catastrophic for public health
Health researchers and policy commentators are warning that proposed changes to how the United States conducts its census could have serious consequences for public health. Census data underpins funding decisions, disease surveillance, and the identification of underserved communities, so altering how populations are counted could leave health agencies with weaker information. Critics say the potential damage to health planning could be severe, though details of the proposals remain under debate.
Why now: Proposed changes to census methodology are drawing concern because health funding and research depend on accurate population counts.
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