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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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- Chronic stress of racism, known as weathering, accelerates aging in Black individuals and contributes to health disparities.
- Policy changes are crucial to address racial health disparities by including cultural competency in medical education and tracking equity metrics in healthcare settings.
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