Dr. Animalu, Infectious Disease Specialist interviews Dr. Michelle Kitson, Internal Medicine Physician in Memphis, TN focused on the devastating statistics of health inequities in Shelby County, TN.  

Health disparities in Shelby County, TN, highlight significant inequalities affecting various populations.

Shelby County scores 0.909 out of 1.0 on the BlueCross Health Index, slightly above the statewide average of 0.907. This index indicates overall health quality, where higher scores reflect better health outcomes.

 Health outcomes vary notably by race and ethnicity, with certain groups experiencing higher rates of chronic diseases and lower access to healthcare focused on disparities related to domestic violence and racial and ethnic inequities.

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