The Pitfalls of Race-Based Medicine
Given the disparities between the lifespans of whites, African Americans, Native Americans and other groups, it might seem to be sensible to gear medicine along racial lines. But sociologist Leslie Hinkson argues that it represents a dangerous turn in science and healthcare. She discusses race, biology, and debt.\nResources:\nNadine Ehlers and Leslie R. Hinkson (eds.), Subprime Health: Debt and Race in U.S. Medicine University of Minnesota Press, 2017\nThe post The Pitfalls of Race-Based Medicine appeared first on KPFA.