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Although we have control over our behaviors as explored in the dimensions of wellness, genetic, cultural, and historical factors can affect our predisposition to various diseases and other challenges to overall wellness. Review the following articles, then answer the three questions below, using 3-5 paragraphs total to answer the three prompts.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK425844/ (Specifically, the initial section titled “Health Disparities,” though you may choose to review and use the sections for individual groups at your discretion).
https://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526655831/a-forgotten-history-of-how-the-u-s-government-segregated-america
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(19)30241-4/fulltext
What are three or more things you learned from reviewing the Health Disparities section?
How has the historical practice of redlining contributed to the observable racial disparities in health outcomes?
What surprised you about these readings?
