Although hypertension, diabetes, and low birth weight are complex conditions, they occur at higher rates among people of color than people who are white mostly because of

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Research has shown that systemic racism, discrimination, and social determinants of health such as poverty and limited access to healthcare contribute significantly to the disparities in rates of hypertension, diabetes, and low birth weight among people of color. Genetics, ancestry, and working too hard are not primary factors in causing these conditions to occur at higher rates in these populations. Diet can be a contributing factor, but it is not the main reason for these disparities.

Although Hypertension, Diabetes, and Low Birth Weight Are Complex Conditions