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Old Jun 24, 2020, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Travelinglady View Post
I'm thinking "race" is more than a social construct, obviously. But I agree that it shouldn't matter. But why are we always having to answer other than doctors' information sheets with our race/ethnicity? Quotas?
Racial and ethnical backgrounds could place us at different risks for different diseases. It’s a known and well researched scientifically proven fact. There’s no confusion in there. Yes it matters.

But you are free not to disclose. Personally I want my doctors to know.

Gene mutations within specific ethnicities make certain diseases more prevalent.
Thanks for this!
mote.of.soul, Travelinglady