Racism and Associated Health Impacts
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Research and data clearly show that structural racism and the experience of day-to-day racism result in significant and compounding negative health impacts for people of color.
The National Academy of Medicine is highlighting statements from various NAM, Institute of Medicine (IOM), and National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reports that support the conclusion that institutional bias and structural racism have affected the health of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in the United States.
Scroll through the statements below, or click to expand and see the reports the statements are from.
Apr 17, 2025Action Plan
Mapping Community-Led Climate Solutions: NAM Climate Communities Network Action Plans
Climate Change and SustainabilityCommunity Health
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Climate Change and Sustainability
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Summary: Health Impacts of Extreme Heat
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Climate Change and Sustainability
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Summary: Health Impacts of Extreme Weather
Climate Change and Sustainability
Apr 15, 2025Key Facts
Summary: Health Impacts of Climate Change
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Climate Change and Sustainability
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Climate Change and Sustainability
