The Role of Citizen Science in Promoting Health Equity

• Published in: Annual review of public health Vol. 43; no. 1; pp. 215 - 234
• Main Authors: Rosas, Lisa G, Rodriguez Espinosa, Patricia, Montes Jimenez, Felipe, King, Abby C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Annual Reviews 05.04.2022
• Subjects: Citizen Science; community; environmental health; Exercise; Health Equity; Health Promotion; healthy eating; Humans; participatory research; physical activity; citizen science; health equity; healthy eating; participatory research; community; environmental health; physical activity

While there are many definitions of citizen science, the term usually refers to the participation of the general public in the scientific process in collaboration with professional scientists. Citizen scientists have been engaged to promote health equity, especially in the areas of environmental con...