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What is All of Us?
Part of the National Institutes of Health, All of Us is changing how health research is done.
- They’re building one of the largest and most diverse health databases of its kind.
- Researchers are already using this data to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy, and what makes each of us unique.
- They’re using this information to find better ways to prevent and treat illnesses and to care for all of us.
Why All of Us Needs You
Many groups have been left out of health research in the past. You can help change that.
Researchers need information from large numbers of people who reflect the diversity of the United States. Our goal is to reach more than 1 million people from all backgrounds.
If you join All of Us, we will ask you to answer health surveys and connect your electronic health records and wearable devices. We may also ask you to share biosamples (like blood, urine, and saliva).
All of this information helps paint a full picture of what makes each of us unique. It helps researchers understand how our health history, genetics, environment, and life experiences impact our health.
About 1 in 4 people have a disability in the United States. Across the community, the experience of disability is diverse. Building disability awareness is an important aspect of Disability Pride Month. By sharing our stories, we can break down stigma and build disability pride. The All of Us Research Program wants you to share your health story! By joining this program, you can help build awareness about disability health. Better research may lead to better health care for all.
Read more on the Join All of Us website.
