

How racism ages Black people
Feb 21, 2024
Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses how racism can age Black people's bodies faster, leading to health disparities in chronic diseases. They explore the impact of weathering on Black health, disparities in healthcare for black patients, bias in medical diagnosis and treatment, policy solutions for racial health disparities, health inequities in Black communities, and systemic racism in healthcare for Black women.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Weathering on Black Health
01:52 • 8min
Disparities in Healthcare for Black Patients and Racialization of Diseases
10:16 • 5min
Addressing Bias in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
15:15 • 9min
Exploring Policy Solutions for Racial Health Disparities
24:20 • 2min
Addressing Health Inequities in Black Communities
26:26 • 6min
Addressing Systemic Racism in Healthcare for Black Women
32:49 • 4min