Achieving Health Equity Through Digestive Diseases Research and Scientific Workforce Diversity

Abstract

In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability, and tragic cases of race-based violence and injustice have brought to light deep-seated inequalities with profound impacts on health. These events have served as a clarion call to confront health disparities related to race, ethnicity, and gender. This moment compels us to listen, reflect, and take collective action in a meaningful way within our spheres of influence in research and medicine, including the field of gastroenterology. We applaud the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on its efforts to address disparities in digestive diseases and ensure health equity, including its Equity Project and this “DEI in GI” column in Gastroenterology, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.