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Women of Color Disproportionately Affected by Fibroids
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October 27, 2021
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3:37Now PlayingAs part of the Be Well series, BNC is taking a look at an issue that affects around 70% of women and disproportionately impacts women of color. According to Johns Hopkins, 80% of Black women will have fibroids by the age of 50, and they tend to experience more severe symptoms. BNC's Astrid Martinez shares the story of a woman getting candid about her diagnosis and how inequity in healthcare fails Black and Latino women.
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