title: CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report - United States, 2013. Foreword.
abstract: CDC works 24 hours a day, seven days a week protecting people in the United States from health threats in order to save lives, promote health, and reduce costs. Achieving health equity, eliminating health disparities, and improving health in the United States are overarching goals to improve and protect our nation's health.
authors.forename: Thomas R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Frieden
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States