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New study: Racism is major cause of poor health in Black community

Local woman see this firsthand
Racial Disparities In Healthcare
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INDIANAPOLIS — The American Red Cross has released a nationwide advisory, saying racism is a major cause of poor health and premature death from heart disease and stroke, in the Black Community.

WRTV's Megan Sanctorum spoke with an Indianapolis woman who's seen this problem firsthand.

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