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Critical Condition: Health in Black America

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Critical Condition: Health in Black America

Season 52 Episode 9 | 96m 42s | CC

Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic diseases than Whites. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities.

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