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Inaccuracies in the 2020 Census Enumeration Could Create a Misalignment Between States' Needs.

Douglas Strane1, Heather M Griffis1

  • 1Douglas Strane is with PolicyLab, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Heather M. Griffis is with PolicyLab and the Healthcare Analytics Unit, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

American Journal of Public Health
|August 24, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Accurate US census counts are crucial for fair federal funding distribution and effective public health programs. Inaccurate 2020 census data could misallocate resources and hinder health equity initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Demography
  • Health Policy

Background:

  • The US decennial census is essential for governmental functions, including health policy.
  • Concerns exist regarding the US Census Bureau's resources for the 2020 census due to competing priorities and reforms.
  • Accurate enumeration is critical for equitable resource distribution and public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the US Census Bureau's preparedness for the 2020 census.
  • To examine the potential impact of census enumeration inaccuracies on public health and health equity over the next decade.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Census Bureau preparations for the 2020 census.
  • Analysis of the implications of potential census miscounts on federal funding allocation.

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  • Evaluation of the effects of census inaccuracies on public health surveillance and research.

    • Main Results:

    • The 2020 census results are critical for allocating trillions in federal funding to states.
    • Inaccurate census data can lead to a mismatch between state needs and federal resource allocation.
    • Census miscounts pose challenges for public health surveillance, research, and policy development.

    Conclusions:

    • Ensuring an accurate 2020 census is vital for maintaining equitable distribution of public health resources.
    • Census inaccuracies could negatively impact public health programs like Medicaid and WIC.
    • Reliable census data is fundamental for effective public health surveillance and evidence-based policymaking.