Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

In Kingstree, South Carolina, Dr. Morris Brown’s clinic serves a predominantly Black population with high rates of chronic diseases, despite the state’s refusal to expand Medicaid. Racial disparities in health outcomes persist due to policy decisions that disproportionately impact Black communities, leading to preventable deaths and decreased life expectancy. Black Americans face greater exposure to environmental hazards, violence, and inadequate healthcare, resulting in higher rates of disease and mortality, highlighting the systemic inequities in the U.S. healthcare system.

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