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A roundup of 10 studies highlighting the health disparities between black and white Americans. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence states clearly: “all men are created equal.” But does this hold true for all people in 2020? Yes, Americans can legally vote in elections, go to school or assemble in groups to peacefully protest. However, true equality goes beyond laws and policies. From inadequate access to fresh food and clean water, to screening in early stages of disease or the inability to rent an apartment because of discriminatory housing practices, these long standing systemic inequities for some black Americans can have long lasting effects on health. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/health-inequality-actually-a-black-and-white-issue-research-saysResources:Racial Disparities in the Time of COVID-19Study Explores Why Prostate Cancer Mortality is Higher in Black MenMinority Patients Benefit From Having Minority Doctors, But That’s a Hard Match to MakeRacial and Ethnic Disparities in Insurance Access Impact Maternal-Infant HealthYoung African Americans with Colon Cancer Fare WorseWhy Does Dying Cost More for People of Color?Blood Pressure Associated with Racial Differences in Cognitive DeclineStudy Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision DevicesACA Helped Make Health Insurance Access More Equal, But Racial and Ethnic Gaps RemainEven Before COVID-19, Many Adults Lacked Stable Food SupplyVisit Michigan Medicine’s Office for Health Equity and Inclusion for anti-racism support and tools. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.