Some states are releasing numbers broken down by race, with the statistics raising alarms among health care professionals and community and government leaders that COVID-19 is affecting black communities disproportionately.https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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Additionally, implicit bias within the health care system has long played a factor in the wellness of black Americans: “Systemic racism and bias in the healthcare system have resulted in chronically poor health outcomes for Black Americans.”https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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Studies have found black patients are sometimes treated differently than whites within the health care system, leading to things such as undertreatment of pain and racial differences in what treatment is offered for a heart attack.https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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Health equity advocates and community leaders are calling out the federal government, as well as state and local health departments, for their role in the coronavirus' disproportionately high impact in black communities.https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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“We need to know [race statistics] in order to allocate health healthcare resources more equitably. We call on HHS to mandate the collection or racial demographic data so that we can actually see the impact on our most vulnerable communities.”https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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New Orleans City Councilman Jay Banks says Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is teaming up with local leaders across the state for target messaging to the black community.https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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And some experts recommend black patients bring someone with them when seeking medical care to help be an advocate—and don’t take no for an answer.https://abcn.ws/2JVqgJ6
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It's way over due for the black community leaders to take serious action to help the black community get in better health. Stop vaping/smoking cigs/pot. Eat healthier and exercise. All that goes a long way to keep healthy.
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Doesn’t hold water today. Obesity is everywhere
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Wasn’t that the plan?
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That's What Other People say but They don't Know and They don't speak for Black Men and Women God is watching over Us as do for you
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