Just Health: Treating Structural Racism to Heal America

The author of the bestselling book "Just Medicine" reveals how racial inequality undermines public health and offers a path forward for overcoming these barriers. The book examines how structural racism embedded in American society leads to worse health outcomes and lower life expectancy for people of color, and provides evidence of discrimination in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system. The author encourages health providers to take a leading role in the fight to dismantle structural inequities and ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2024
Publisher: New York University Press

Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2023: Just Medicine by Dayna Bowen Matthew
Racial Inequality and Public Health: A Call to Action
In her groundbreaking book, Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in America, Dayna Bowen Matthew reveals the profound impact of racial inequality on public health. With the rise of the Movement for Black Lives and the growing demand for Medicare for All, the spotlight on racial injustice and access to healthcare has never been more intense. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the devastating effects of racism on the health of people of color, with disproportionate rates of infection and severe outcomes.
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in America examines the deep structural racism embedded in American society and its detrimental impact on the health of minority populations. Bowen Matthew presents compelling evidence of discrimination in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system, demonstrating how racial inequality permeates every aspect of American life. She offers a clear path forward for overcoming these barriers and ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy.
One of the key messages of Just Medicine is the importance of health providers taking a leading role in the fight to dismantle structural inequities. Bowen Matthew encourages healthcare professionals to recognize and address the biases and prejudices that exist within their own practices and to work towards creating a more just and equitable healthcare system. She highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, and access to healthy food, as well as the need to address systemic racism in the healthcare industry.
Just Medicine is a timely and essential read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of racial inequality on public health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the issue and offers practical solutions for addressing it. Bowen Matthew's writing is accessible and engaging, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone who wants to work towards a more just and equitable society.
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in America is a groundbreaking book that reveals the profound impact of racial inequality on public health. With the rise of the Movement for Black Lives and the growing demand for Medicare for All, the spotlight on racial injustice and access to healthcare has never been more intense. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the devastating effects of racism on the health of people of color, with disproportionate rates of infection and severe outcomes.
Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in America examines the deep structural racism embedded in American society and its detrimental impact on the health of minority populations. Bowen Matthew presents compelling evidence of discrimination in housing, education, employment, and the criminal justice system, demonstrating how racial inequality permeates every aspect of American life. She offers a clear path forward for overcoming these barriers and ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to be healthy.
One of the key messages of Just Medicine is the importance of health providers taking a leading role in the fight to dismantle structural inequities. Bowen Matthew encourages healthcare professionals to recognize and address the biases and prejudices that exist within their own practices and to work towards creating a more just and equitable healthcare system. She highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health, such as poverty, education, and access to healthy food, as well as the need to address systemic racism in the healthcare industry.
Just Medicine is a timely and essential read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of racial inequality on public health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the issue and offers practical solutions for addressing it. Bowen Matthew's writing is accessible and engaging, making it a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone who wants to work towards a more just and equitable society.

Weight: 499g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479831005