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Ala. racial disparities in health outcomes predate pandemic

In Alabama, racial disparities in health outcomes predate the pandemic

07/24/2020

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Ala. racial disparities in health outcomes predate pandemic

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In Alabama, racial disparities in health outcomes predate the pandemic

In Alabama, doctors and nurses are seeing record numbers of hospitalizations associated with COVID-19. The state has reported more than 1,300 deaths since the pandemic began. But certain regions and populations within the state are faring far worse than others -- and huge health disparities among Black residents are causing even more dire results. Stephanie Sy reports on a tragic legacy.

07/24/2020

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