# The Ongoing Incorrect Use of Caucasian in Medical Research

## TL;DR

Medical research should stop using the term 'Caucasian' because it is inaccurate and tied to outdated racial beliefs.

## Contribution

Highlights the need to correct the ongoing misuse of the term 'Caucasian' in medical research for health equity.

## Key findings

- The term 'Caucasian' is incorrectly used in medical research.
- Its use is linked to harmful beliefs about race as a biological factor.
- Researchers should adopt more accurate racial and ethnic terminology.

## Abstract

As medical research continues to promise the advancement of health equity, it is called to address its incorrect and ongoing use of the term “Caucasian.” The term “Caucasian” has persisted in medical research despite its entanglement with beliefs of race as a biological factor. To continue to advance efforts in addressing health disparities and achieving health equity, researchers are called to use accurate racial and ethnic terminology.