Racial health divide: series focuses on deadly difference

Article Abstract:

Issues related to the gap between African Americans and white Americans in the standard of health care, and the propensity for African Americans to die sooner than whites from the same disease are examined, focusing on the results of an investigative story by two reporters from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Topics include response of public health officials to the story and investigation into the amount of homicides against African American women.

Health aspects, Statistical Data Included, Public health, Minorities, Media coverage

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Bed-to-bed infections: deadly germs spreading through nation's hospitals

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Hospital germs burrowed into the bodies of up to one in five Connecticut patients who passed through the room. Behind heart disease, cancer and strokes deaths linked to hospital germs represent the fourth-leading cause of mortality among Americans.

Care and treatment, Mortality, Communicable diseases, Hospital patients

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Mapping project explores racial disparity injuries

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Problems faced by the blacks are mentioned after conducting a survey on the treatment of blacks as compared to African-American whites. The district attorney called the jury commissioners and demanded for a plan to fix the problem.

International Affairs, Racial Oppression, Race discrimination, Civil rights

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