Issue 15 - Intersectionality and health systems

Introduction

Welcome back to Quarterly. This quarter, we explore the role that racism plays in health systems, and how this impacts people who experience multiple forms of discrimination. Our Academic Highlights showcases work about racial inequalities and children with autism and our Commentary explores how maternal health for Black birthing populations in the US is shaped by structural racism. Separately, this issue also presents our second Youth Voice article, where we invite a young person to comment on an issue related to racism and health of their choice.

New from Race & Health

New Publications:

Racism and health in South Korea: history, concept and systematic review

To understand racism and its impact on health in South Korea, it is essential to consider the political and social context of the migrant population, including ethnic Korean migrants, marriage migrants, migrant workers, and bi-ethnic adolescents... Read more

Racism and the health system - A book review of Systemic

Racial categories are dynamic social descriptions that change across time and place, but they are often applied as biological facts to the detriment of minoritised people. Systemic: How Racism Is Making Us Ill by science journalist and former biomedical researcher Layal Liverpool testifies to the health effects of racism and structural violence... Read more

New episodes of the Race & Health Podcast

The Race & Health Podcast is hosting a mini series in collaboration with Global Health Lives. This series dives into the inspiring stories of individuals dedicated to global health, with a spotlight on champions of racial and health justice. Hosted by Delan Devakumar, these episodes promise to inform and inspire. Listen to GHL at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/globalhealthlives

Episode 1 - Michelle

In this episode, Dr Michelle Morse talks about her work fighting for racial justice and health equity in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle is the Chief Medical Officer of the New York City Department of Health. Michelle is also a Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on racism and child health. Listen here.

Episode 2 - Rudzani

This episode follows the story of Professor Rudzani Muloiwa, the head of the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health in the University of Cape Town and the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s hospital. Rudzani describes the importance of child health, his career in the field, and growing up and living in pre- and post-Apartheid South Africa. Rudzani is also a Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on racism and child health. Listen here.