Perspectives S36 / Ep 15: Tackling the inequities in health care

Their stories will stun you. In collaboration with the local Atlanta Morehouse School of Medicine, a national quantitative study was conducted to shed light on the prevalence and impact of pain inequity among Black communities. The study surveyed 2,000 Americans and revealed 93% of Black individuals feel the impact of pain on their day-to-day lives with 83% facing negative experiences when seeking help managing pain, and 3 out of 4 acknowledging bias in pain diagnosis and treatment. On today's show we talk with Inaayah. She's local. She's a dedicated pre-med student, and pain equity advocate. We also talk with Derek who shares his perspective as a black male migraine sufferer since childhood, shedding light on the challenges of having one's pain dismissed. Derek's experiences, including a concerning visit to the ER and witnessing his father's stroke, underscore the urgency of believing and validating individuals dealing with chronic pain.