This Senate resolution would declare racism a public health crisis. It cites racial differences in health outcomes and access to care, and links them to historical and current racism. It commits the Senate to pursuing a nationwide strategy to address health disparities, change practices that perpetuate racism, and address social factors that affect health. The resolution was referred to a Senate committee and is in progress.
The resolution proposes a Senate declaration and commitments. It does not set out specific services or benefits for individuals.
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The resolution states that racism contributes to unfair health outcomes and that a coordinated effort is needed to address their causes and effects.
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