Health Equity Considerations in Emergencies

• 2023

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This CDC page on health equity in infant feeding during emergencies emphasizes the importance of ensuring equitable access to nutrition for infants in crisis situations. It discusses the impact of emergencies on infant feeding practices and highlights strategies to promote health equity. The content addresses disparities in infant feeding support and outlines key considerations for emergency response efforts to safeguard the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations. Through a comprehensive approach that prioritizes equity, the CDC aims to mitigate the adverse effects of emergencies on infant health and well-being, emphasizing the crucial role of nutrition in addressing health disparities.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Infant Nutrition Disorders; Nutrition Policy; Social Determinants of Health; Health Equity

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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