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Race in Medicine: What is Race?

Last Updated: February 12, 2024

Description

This video discusses the definition of race and racism and the history of defining race. It provides details for why race is not a biologic construct but a social construct, how the origin of your family provides little information on potential risk factors for disease, and how using race can result in misdiagnosis.

Authors

Andrea T. Deyrup, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University School of Medicine