where the race of victims has been made publicly known.
Data from states, cities and counties show black people are a disproportionate share of the population dealing with the most dire consequences of the pandemic. In this episode of “Ground Game,” AP national race and ethnicity writer Aaron Morrison explains why this is so.
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison Today’s WSJ suggests a Vitamin D deficiency, common in Black & Brown people, weakens the immune system & could have a link to increased Virus cases among people of color.
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison Did they have Vitamin D deficiencies and/or comorbidities?
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison In SOME areas. Damn, hyperbole much?
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison They are disproportionately less healthy. Obesity, diabetes, asthma, heart disease. All incredibly dangerous underlying conditions. Why are we surprised?
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ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison Out of the 2000+ dying daily, how many are African Americans?
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison Why are we the PEOPLE allowing this to happen it’s a shame that we have lost all compassion for others even now
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison We know why. Will we do anything about it?
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison This is kind of miss leading. This virus isn't a race issue. Black communities have high levels of hypertension and diabetes etc. I'm sure American's in general are higher risk just for being obese.
ralphDrussoAP aaronlmorrison The virus is affecting major cities the most. What percentage of black and or other minorities live in cities compared to white? It’s not brain surgery it’s numbers and common sense!!!!
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