Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation

Discover the shocking truth about racial health disparities in America with Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation. This groundbreaking book, written by an award-winning writer at the New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project, exposes the devastating impact of racism on individuals and the overall health of our society. With its eye-opening revelations, this Pulitzer Prize finalist is a game changer that will leave you questioning the status quo.

Linda Villarosa's New York Times Magazine article on maternal and infant mortality among black mothers and babies in America sounded the alarm and triggered a nationwide awakening. For far too long, studies had shown a clear link between racial discrimination and the health disparities faced by Black Americans, but little progress had been made in finding solutions. Villarosa's article, however, brought undeniable evidence to the forefront, revealing that even a black woman with a college education faced the same risk of death or near-death in childbirth as a white woman with only an eighth-grade education. This revelation made it impossible to ignore the systemic racism prevalent in healthcare.

Under the Skin delves deep into the various forces at play within the American health-care system and our society as a whole, which lead to Black individuals living sicker and dying quicker compared to their white counterparts. It exposes the fallacious assumptions that still lurk in medical texts and instruments, rooted in the era of slavery, falsely claiming that Black bodies are fundamentally different from white bodies. Beyond this, numerous studies have consistently shown that Black patients receive worse treatment and experience worse outcomes in medical settings. Environmental racism further exacerbates the problem, as Black communities are disproportionately exposed to polluted environments due to neglect from government at all levels.

Perhaps most strikingly, Under the Skin explores the newfound understanding that the daily toll of racism takes on Black people, prematurely aging them in ways that are both visible and invisible. Anchored by gripping and unforgettable human stories, this book presents irrefutable proof of the tragic realities faced by Black individuals in America today. Don't miss your chance to gain a unique and vital perspective on the hidden toll of racism. Order Under the Skin now and join the movement towards a healthier, more equitable future.

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