Many People of Color have poorer health than European-Americans from the cradle to the grave. What are the real causes for these persistent differences? Many people believe that these health inequities are primarily the result of genetic differences, poor health habits, or a lack of access to medical care. Is this true? While these are important, what does the research show about structural factors – such as persistent residential segregation as the root causes of the health gap? What if these problems are not addressed? Do the changing demographics in the USA suggest that the country will
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