We’re All Created Equal—But Not When It Comes to Health

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We’re All Created Equalâ€"But Not When It Comes to Health

They’re called “health disparities.” It’s a fancy term that basically means some people get better healthcare, or are healthier to begin with, than others, thanks primarily to differences in economic and social status. For example, if you’re a black or Hispanic person in the U.S. and you head to the emergency room for treatment, you’re less likely than a white person to be given enough medication to control your pain.

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