H E A LT H Black Health Matters By Leah A. Taylor
The coronavirus has brought the topic of how discrimination drives the long-documented health care disparities facing Black people front and center in the national dialogue. There is no denying the facts, such as Black people are more likely than white people to die from cancer. They are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and disorders such as sickle cell blood disorder. Blacks are more likely to suffer from depression, diabetes and chronic pain. Black children develop higher levels of stress and Black mothers are more likely to die in childbirth. So, what are the realities here in Marion County and what is the way forward?
Aug ust ‘20
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