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December 21, 2023

5 facts about Black Americans and health care

40% of Black adults say they’ve had to speak up to get proper medical care

40% of Black adults say they’ve had to speak up to get proper medical care

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5 facts about Black Americans and health care
Majority of Black adults give positive ratings to the quality of health care they’ve received most recently
40% of Black adults say they’ve had to speak up to get proper medical care
Younger Black women more likely to say they’ve had negative health care experiences
Black adults attribute health inequities to less access to quality care, range of other reasons