Racism as a Social Determinant of Health in Brazil in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

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Racism as a Social Determinant of Health in Brazil in the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2023;45(5):221-224

DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770135

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defines disparity as the unnecessary, avoidable, and unfair treatment of two groups based on identified differences. Racial disparities refer to the different treatment of distinct subgroups of people based on differences without any scientifically proven biological reason.

Growing evidence indicates that ethnic and racial disparities permeate health-related issues, and structural racism is key in determining population health.

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