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How Inequality in Healthcare Makes Society Sick, with Layal Liverpool and Chris van Tulleken, Part One

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Racial Bias in Medicine and Healthcare Disparities

The chapter explores the effects of racial bias in medicine, discussing historical and modern instances where racial assumptions have impacted healthcare outcomes. It examines disparities in healthcare for black women, challenges race-based adjustments in medical algorithms, and advocates for removing race from such practices to combat health inequalities. The conversation emphasizes the systemic nature of racial disparities in healthcare and highlights the importance of addressing societal factors like racism and environmental influences for better health outcomes.

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