Racism and Health

Grade 7 ELD 2020/21

Blacks and Latinos in the US have ”greater risk of disease and a shorter lifespan than whites.” (<a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/racism-bad-for-health/">Harvard.edu</a>)

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“The lack of doctors and nurses from racial and ethnic minorities can lead to racial and cultural barriers between healthcare providers and families.” (<a href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/racism-is-literally-bad-for-our-health/">Scientific American</a>)

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“Pregnant women who report high levels of discrimination give birth to babies who are lower in birth weight.” (<a href="https://www.npr.org/2017/10/28/560444290/racism-is-literally-bad-for-your-health">NPR.org)</a>

Experiencing racism can have negative effects on people's health!

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