COVID-19, Obesity, and Structural Racism: Understanding the Past and Identifying Solutions for the Future

Sara N. Bleich; Jamy D. Ard

doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2021.01.010

COVID-19, Obesity, and Structural Racism: Understanding the Past and Identifying Solutions for the Future

Sara N. Bleich
, Jamy D. Ard

Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Abstract

Meaningfully addressing the twin pandemics of obesity and COVID-19 requires a deliberate focus on addressing long-standing structural racism. While there has been some progress, policy makers need to act now and make a commitment to prioritizing health equity. Research will be critical to support these efforts now and in the future.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	234-241
Number of pages	8
Journal	Cell Metabolism
Volume	33
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2021.01.010
State	Published - Feb 2 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
legacy of slavery
obesity
structural racism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology
Molecular Biology
Cell Biology

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