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Historical slavery predicts modern mortality gaps between Black and White Americans

A recent study found that U.S. counties with a higher proportion of enslaved people in 1860 have wider mortality gaps between Black and White residents today. This historical legacy is maintained through modern economic and educational disparities.

Historical slavery predicts modern mortality gaps between Black and White Americans

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