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How Coronavirus Is Exposing Our Racial Disparities, with Monica Peek
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Apr 21, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
One of the most tragic aspects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on communities of color in cities around the country. Assoc. Prof. Monica Peek of the University of Chicago Medicine has dedicated her practice and career to studying racial health disparities. Her research, and the work of many others, has shown that many diseases and chronic conditions disproportionately affect communities of color. Coronavirus is no exception.
Released:
Apr 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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