Andrew Thurston
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But it’s also shown women their lives matter. As one participant told us: “When I first heard about the Black Women’s Health Study, I said, ‘Thank goodness—someone finally cares.’” www.bu.edu/articles/202...
Racism, Sexism, and the Crisis of Black Women’s Health
For nearly 30 years, Boston University has led the largest and longest-running study of Black women’s health, shining a light on tragic disparities and showing women their lives matter
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November 1, 2023 at 1:17 PM
But it’s also shown women their lives matter. As one participant told us: “When I first heard about the Black Women’s Health Study, I said, ‘Thank goodness—someone finally cares.’” www.bu.edu/articles/202...
In its three decades, the study has shone a light on tragic disparities: Black women are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to die from cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and several cancers. 2/3
November 1, 2023 at 1:16 PM
In its three decades, the study has shone a light on tragic disparities: Black women are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to die from cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, lupus, and several cancers. 2/3