HealthAugust 29, 2026

disaggregated

dih-SAG-ri-gay-ted

Definition

Broken down into smaller, individual units or categories rather than being presented as a single, combined total.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'aggregare' (to add to a flock/herd). It entered English in the 19th century as a technical term for separating a collection of parts.

In the news

The speaker argues that effective policy in the Northeast requires disaggregated data to capture specific local nuances that are hidden in broader national averages. This is crucial because relying on general data can mask the needs of marginalized or overlooked populations.

Experts flag health data gaps, research capacity issues in NE

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