Racism as a public health issue in environmental health disparities and environmental justice: working toward solutions

Racism as a public health issue in environmental health disparities and environmental justice: working toward solutions

Abstract Background Environmental health research in the US has shown that racial and ethnic minorities and members of low-socioeconomic groups, are disproportionately burdened by harmful environmental exposures, in their homes, workplace, and neighborhood environments that impact their overall heal...

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Main Authors: Sharon Beard, Kenda Freeman, Maria L. Velasco, Windy Boyd, Toccara Chamberlain, Alfonso Latoni, Denise Lasko, Ruth M. Lunn, Liam O’Fallon, Joan Packenham, Melissa M. Smarr, Robin Arnette, Crystal Cavalier-Keck, Jason Keck, Naeema Muhammad, Omega Wilson, Brenda Wilson, Ayo Wilson, Darlene Dixon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Environmental justice
Environmental health disparities
Systemic racism
Toxic exposures
Solutions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-024-01052-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-024-01052-8

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