CDC Chief Says Racism Is 'Serious Public Health Threat'

Dr. Rachelle Lenski of the CDC highlights the pandemic's disproportionate impact on communities of color, pointing to racism as a significant public health threat. Racism affects millions of Americans' well-being and extends beyond discrimination, influencing where people live, worship, and gather. The CDC plans to study racism's health impacts and implement solutions, launching a new website for information and dialogue on the issue.

What larger issue does Dr. Rachelle Lenski suggest is highlighted by the pandemic's impact on communities of color?

• Economic inequality

• Systemic racism

• Climate change

• Healthcare access

According to Dr. Lenski, what is considered a serious public health threat?

• Economic recession

• Racism

• Global warming

• Natural disasters

How does racism affect individuals beyond health, according to the CDC?

• It changes dietary habits

• It affects job prospects

• It influences where people can live, worship, and gather

• It impacts education opportunities

What action is the CDC taking to address the impact of racism on health?

• Launching a new vaccine

• Studying the impact and implementing solutions

• Increasing healthcare funding

• Partnering with international organizations

What is the purpose of the new website launched by the CDC?

• To provide health tips

• To serve as a space for information and dialogue on racism's impact on health

• To offer online medical consultations

• To promote CDC's achievements