How To Partner With Pediatricians To Mitigate The Impact Of Racism On Child Health

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How To Partner With Pediatricians To Mitigate The Impact Of Racism On Child Health

The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement on racism's impact on child health. While not completely surprising, the AAP's decision to raise their voices in connection to this matter is telling. The fact that racism, which is ingrained in the very foundation of our country, has now been found to have the ability to chisel away at the health of our children — in addition to the many other things it takes from them — is enough to make the parent of any Black child feel helpless.

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