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

Jul 19, 2024
Science journalist Layal Liverpool and medical doctor Chris van Tulleken discuss how systemic racism and processed food contribute to health crises. They highlight the effects of racial bias in medicine and inequalities in healthcare access, emphasizing the need to address structural problems for better health outcomes.
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  • Systemic racism in healthcare contributes to global health disparities, impacting diagnosis and treatment.
  • Racism influences healthcare inefficiencies and biases, hindering quality care and equitable access.

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Systemic Racism and Health Inequities

The podcast delves into the critical connection between systemic racism and health inequities. The author, Lael Liverpool, discusses her book 'Systemic: How Racism is Making Us Ill,' which sheds light on how racism impacts health systems and contributes to unhealthy societies. By exploring inequalities in infectious diseases, cardiovascular issues, cancer, and mental health, it becomes evident that racism plays a pivotal role in health disparities globally.

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