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Race, biology and medicine

Philosopher's Zone

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Calculation of EGFR and the Impact of Racial Classification

The chapter explores the calculation of EGFR and highlights the racial bias associated with it, as individuals classified as black in the United States face a reduction of 17 points in their EGFR score, potentially risking harm for African individuals.

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