Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
Milwaukee Said It First: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
The current global pandemic has renewed interest in Milwaukee’s recent decision to label racism a public health crisis.
Read MoreWhy the Virus Is a Civil Rights Issue: ‘The Pain Will Not Be Shared Equally’
The COVID-19 infection and death rates in the Black community reflect systemic racism in all aspects of American society: healthcare, employment, education, VA benefits, home mortgages/credit, etc.
Read MoreStop Blaming Black People for Dying of the Coronavirus
America continues to blame Black Americans for whatever ills may befall them. The coronavirus is another example of blaming the victim instead of systemic racism, that permeates all aspects of society.
Read MoreChildhood trauma in the U.S. is a ‘public health crisis’
A new study on childhood trauma provides compelling evidence for why childhood trauma should be a focus of Milwaukee and the country.
Read MoreBiological Weathering and Its Deadly Effect on Black Mothers
Racism is found to be a major factor in the high death rates and instances of chronic diseases in the Black community. This racism, in the form of Biological Weathering, can also have “deadly” effects on mothers before, during and after childbirth.
Read MoreThe 5 Worst States for Black People
Taking into account stats on education, health, incarceration rate, economics and general misery, these are some of the worst states for black people to live in.
Read MoreOrphans of Ebola Are Being Ostracized by Cautious Relatives
West African children whose parents have Ebola generally don’t have a support system because their parent(s) are dead and their extended families are too scared or don’t have the resources to take them in.
Read MoreWhy Black Women Die of Cancer
Harold P. Freeman examines the reason why breast cancer is more likely to be fatal for Black women than others.
Read MoreHow Well You Sleep May Hinge on Race
Research shows how Black Americans get less and poorer quality sleep than white Americans, and racism may play a role.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Are rising obesity costs the new second-hand smoke?
As Americans keep getting bigger, some people wonder whether obesity has replaced the financial cost of previous health issues.
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