Physical Healthcare Disparities

1. • Health Disparities: Limited access to quality healthcare and higher rates of chronic illnesses contribute to economic instability and higher poverty rates among African Americans.

   • Health care workers frequently witness racial discrimination against patients, particularly in facilities serving predominantly Black or Latino populations. Approximately 47% of health care workers have observed such discrimination, with higher rates in community-based health centers and hospitals serving majority-Black patients​ (American Hospital Association)​.

1. • Black patients often receive lower-quality care and face biases from healthcare providers. For example, they are less likely to receive adequate pain management and may face negative stereotypes when advocating for themselves​  (The Century Foundation)​.