Health Equity

Amid signs virus hitting African Americans hardest, many see a pattern

Abstract: The coronavirus has reached every corner of America. But data show African Americans are harder hit. Black Atlantans have several theories why.

Publication: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Date Published: May 10, 2020

Author(s): Ernie Suggs

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