How is racism and discrimination related to health

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Discussion Post: Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status and Health Care

We will continue learning about the effects of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity and health. Reading 1 discusses the interplay between race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status to lead to differential health outcomes. Reading 2 discusses a faith-based public health initiative to decrease disparities in COVID-19 vaccinations.

In addition to exploring these issues Video 1 presents a case that some doctors are making for racism to be declared a public health crisis.

Reading 1: Barr Chapter 6: Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Health

Reading 2: Addressing Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates "Partnering with the Faith-Based Community to Address Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Outcomes Among US Black and Latino Populations."

PBS Video 1: Racism, A Public Health Crisis

Task

Question 1. How is SES linked with race and ethnicity in America?
Question 2. Why is there an association between race and health independent of SES?
Question 3. How is racism and discrimination related to health?
Question 4. Why do some consider racism a public health crisis?

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