Why California's SOGI Data Matters - San Francisco Bay Times
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Actionable and culturally-appropriate SOGI data collection is crucial to understand and address issues like healthcare access and discrimination impacting LGBTQI+ communities.
Meaningful analysis of SOGI data can aid in resource allocation to address health disparities, as decision-makers often rely on research to support interventions.
Long-term SOGI data collection enables tracking trends and adapting resource allocation to changing needs over time.
SB 957 follows a State Auditor's report on the California Department of Public Health's progress in complying with SOGI data collection requirements since 2015.
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