Systemic: How Racism Is Making Us Sick
Systemic: How Racism Is Making Us Sick delves into the ways racism permeates healthcare, exacerbating illnesses and disparities among communities of color. Author Layal Liverpool combines scientific research with social analysis to expose these injustices and advocate for transformative change in medical practices and policies.
About This Book
In Systemic, Layal Liverpool examines the profound impact of racism on public health. The book highlights how discriminatory practices in medicine and society lead to unequal health outcomes.
Drawing on scientific evidence, Liverpool illustrates the mechanisms through which bias affects diagnosis, treatment, and overall wellness. It underscores the need for systemic changes to address these inequities.
Through a lens of biology and sociology, the narrative connects historical injustices to contemporary health challenges. Readers gain insight into the biological toll of racism on affected populations.
The work calls for awareness and reform in healthcare systems to foster equity and improve health for all.
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