Tag: Medical Racism

Op-Ed: Medical Racism Is a Thing-Let’s Stop Downplaying It

Op-Ed: Medical Racism Is a Thing-Let’s Stop Downplaying It

A recent study revealed that Black people who live in US counties with Black doctors have a higher life expectancy, and all I can say is that this is not a coincidence. Due to a mix of systematic and medical racism, Black people all over the U.S. are dying of illnesses that white people seamlessly overcome. This study did not reveal the cause of the overwhelming evidence being a portrayal of the deep necessity for Black doctors, however, it doesn’t take a genius to know that what the problem is.

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