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Same System, Different Outcomes: Why Health Care Inequity Persists In The U.S.
Poverty, lack of access to affordable health care, and poor treatment are among the reasons Black people have worsening health outcomes.
Medical Providers Still Grappling With UnitedHealth Cyberattack: ‘More Devastating Than Covid’
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Health Organizations File Lawsuit Against FDA For Refusing To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Racial Disparities In Environmental Concerns Highlighted In New Gallup Survey
Black Americans are more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to express concerns about environmental threats and experience acute ecological crises, with many facing challenges in relocating to avoid environmental threats.
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