biostudies-literatureRosas LGNCATS NIH HHSNCI NIH HHS215-234https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9034747biostudies-literatureUnknown43While 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 contaminant exposures, physical activity, and healthy eating. Citizen scientists commonly come from communities experiencing health inequities and have collected data using a range of strategies and technologies, such as air sensors, water quality kits, and mobile applications. On the basis of our review, and to advance the field of citizen science to address health equity, we recommend (<i>a</i>) expanding the focus on topics important for health equity, (<i>b</i>) increasing the diversity of peopAnnual review of public healthThe Role of Citizen Science in Promoting Health Equity.PMC9034747UL1 TR003142R01 CA211048Rodriguez Espinosa PKing ACMontes Jimenez FRosas LGfalseThe Role of Citizen Science in Promoting Health Equity.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 contaminant exposures, physical activity, and healthy eating. Citizen scientists commonly come from communities experiencing health inequities and have collected data using a range of strategies and technologies, such as air sensors, water quality kits, and mobile applications. On the basis of our review, and to advance the field of citizen science to address health equity, we recommend (<i>a</i>) expanding the focus on topics important for health equity, (<i>b</i>) increasing the diversity of peop2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Apr2025-04-05T11:06:43.656Z2025-04-05T11:06:43.656ZS-EPMC90347473472438910.1146/annurev-publhealth-090419-102856