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Racism derails black men’s health, even as education levels rise.

June 2, 2021

Anderson V. Kaiser Health News. May 19, 2021

Implicit influences degrade opportunities for safe, effective care. This article highlights factors challenging the care of Black men that are rooted in racism. This situation is described as one that devalues this patient population and degrades the care received.

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