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327: Another Burden to Bear: A History of Racial Health Disparities in America

327: Another Burden to Bear: A History of Racial Health Disparities in America

Update: 2020-06-052
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted  communities of color. According to the CDC, 33% of people who’ve been hospitalized due to the virus have been African-American, despite making up only 18% of the population. The ongoing crisis is a reminder of the racial health disparities that have plagued the United States throughout its history. So on this episode of BackStory, Joanne and Brian learn about how different communities have struggled to acquire adequate health care.






NOTE: This episode was recorded before protests took place across the country in response to the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer. The protests, in addition to the death toll of COVID-19, serve as brutal reminders of the systemic inequalities afflicting communities of color. 






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327: Another Burden to Bear: A History of Racial Health Disparities in America

327: Another Burden to Bear: A History of Racial Health Disparities in America

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