The Tuskegee experiments had a lasting effect on African Americans' perception of health care professionals.

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The Tuskegee experiments were a major factor in the distrust that many African Americans still have towards the medical establishment. The revelation of the unethical treatment of these participants, who were mostly poor and black men, has led to enduring suspicion of medical professionals and researchers.

The Tuskegee Experiments Had a Lasting Effect on African Americans