DiscoverAmerican ScandalTuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1
Tuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1

Tuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1

Update: 2019-06-1164
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In early 1930s America, segregation is the law of the land, and syphilis remains a grave public health concern. A handful of white government doctors aims to treat African Americans in a rural Alabama county where infection rates are especially high. But several officials conspire to alter the program’s goals, launching a decades-long program that will stain medical history.


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Comments (9)

Lenora Thorium

Lol in 1932 one man theorized that improving the lives of the most poor and vulnerable by extension improves the lives of everyone. Almost a century later, the rest of the country still does not understand this concept.

Dec 6th
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Carlicia Wade

this is extremely disheartening to me! The poor black people were taught to obey and trust white folks, especially a doctor! Was is really true that these men were infected by being promiscuous?

Mar 5th
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Vic Underwood

Sad story!

Dec 29th
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AMC

anyone else disturbed this is sponsored by Walmart?

Oct 31st
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Tuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1

Tuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1