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The Importance Of Diversifying Alzheimer's Research
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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Mar 11, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Alzheimer's disease affects more than 6 million Americans and a disproportionate number are Black. NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton explains why Black Americans may be at higher risk, and how diversifying Alzheimer's research could lead to a better understanding of the disease in Black Americans, and new treatments for everyone. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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