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Racism in Medicine

Racism in Medicine – What is the impact of racism in medicine?

What role did racism play in the treatment of Henrietta Lacks, the collection and distribution of her cells, and the treatment of her family after her death?
How is racism still impacting medical outcomes for people of color?
How do historical examples of racism in medicine impact people of color today?

Bad Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Racism
New York Times article outlines how racial bias affects health care.
Health Care and Racism
An overview of racial discrimination and its impact.
In counties with more Black doctors, Black people live longer, ‘astonishing’ study finds
African Americans are the worst-hit ethnic group in the US coronavirus crisis. A decades-old mistrust in government health services called the 'Tuskegee Effect' could be fuelling the problem.
CDC: Racism and Health
Key Data on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity
Kaiser report with compelling statistics on race in medicine and health.

Databases

Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Pro and con arguments with contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues drawn from news articles, journals, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites.
contains pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more on current issues with a focus on issues in U.S.

Off-Campus Access

Off-Campus Database Access Information
This document contains login information for accessing library databases off-campus.

Questions?

If you have questions while you are researching, please drop by the library or email Ms. Chatterjee or Ms. Puddington.