A roundup of 10 studies highlighting the health disparities between black and white Americans. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence states clearly: “all men are created equal.” But does this hold true for all people in 2020? Yes, Americans can legally vote in elections, go to school or assemble in groups to peacefully protest. However, true equality goes beyond laws and policies. From inadequate access to fresh food and clean water, to screening in early stages of disease or the inability to rent an apartment because of discriminatory housing practices, these long standing systemic inequities for some black Americans can have long lasting effects on health.

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Resources:

Racial Disparities in the Time of COVID-19

Study Explores Why Prostate Cancer Mortality is Higher in Black Men

Minority Patients Benefit From Having Minority Doctors, But That’s a Hard Match to Make

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Insurance Access Impact Maternal-Infant Health

Young African Americans with Colon Cancer Fare Worse

Why Does Dying Cost More for People of Color?

Blood Pressure Associated with Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline

Study Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision Devices

ACA Helped Make Health Insurance Access More Equal, But Racial and Ethnic Gaps Remain

Even Before COVID-19, Many Adults Lacked Stable Food Supply

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