Adrian tells the story of a Black woman and a European American woman who came to the emergency room at the same time, reporting the same symptom of abdominal pain. The European American woman was seen immediately, but the Black woman waited seven hours. This is an example of the effects of _______________ on health disparities.

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This scenario illustrates the effects of racism on health disparities, as the difference in treatment between the Black woman and the European American woman suggests a bias based on race. Structural barriers, poverty, and language do not directly explain the difference in treatment times in this context.

Adrian Tells the Story of a Black Woman and a European