Policy on the Inclusion of Women and Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Externally Awarded Research

Samenvatting

This notice announces the CDC 1 policy on the inclusion of women and racial and ethnic minorities in externally awarded research. On April 10, 1995, CDC published a notice for comments (60 FR 18130) on the Policy on the Inclusion of Women and Minorities in Externally Awarded Research. During the 60 day public comment period that ended June 9, 1995, CDC received only a few minor comments. Therefore, after some small revisions, the notice is being re-published and will become policy as of October 1, 1995. This policy is intended to ensure that individuals of both sexes and the various racial and ethnic groups will be included in CDC-supported studies involving human subjects, whenever feasible and appropriate. Furthermore, it is CDC policy to identify significant gaps in knowledge about health problems that affect women and racial and ethnic minority populations and to encourage studies which address these problems. (Note: This policy is consistent with requirements for CDC intra-agency research.)