Lupus Disproportionately Affects Black Women: Experts Urge Awareness and Early Diagnosis
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Lupus and Black Women: Early Diagnosis and Awareness are Key - Dallas Weekly
By Kiara Doyal Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, affects approximately 204,000 Americans. Although lupus can affect anyone, it disproportionately impacts Black communities, especially Black women, who are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed than white individuals. This disparity highlights the need for greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, and equi…
Lupus Disproportionately Affects Black Women: Experts Urge Awareness and Early Diagnosis
By Kiara Doyal Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, affects approximately 204,000 Americans. Although lupus can affect anyone, it disproportionately impacts Black communities, especially Black women, who are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed than white individuals. This disparity highlights the need for greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, and equi…
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