The life expectancy for all Americans has decreased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even more striking is that the decrease for Black Americans is 3 times that of White Americans. On social media, I saw some disparaging remarks about the focus on race when discussing these topics. Even in such a racially tense climate, we are still largely uncomfortable with this topic, and it is often dismissed. It is time we have a frank and ongoing discussion about the very real effect race has on our well-being.
PBS News Hour: “COVID-19 has already cut U.S. life expectancy by a year. For Black Americans, it’s worse. “
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/covid-19-has-already-cut-u-s-life-expectancy-by-a-year-for-black-americans-its-worse
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