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+**Source:** *Nature Reviews Genetics* |
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+**Date of Publication:** *2002* |
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+**Author(s):** *Sarah A. Tishkoff, Scott M. Williams* |
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+**Title:** *"Genetic Analysis of African Populations: Human Evolution and Complex Disease"* |
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+**DOI:** [10.1038/nrg865](https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg865) |
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+**Subject Matter:** *Population Genetics, Human Evolution, Complex Diseases* |
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-**Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)* |
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-**Date of Publication:** *2016* |
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-**Author(s):** *Kelly M. Hoffman, Sophie Trawalter, Jordan R. Axta, M. Norman Oliver* |
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-**Title:** *"Racial Bias in Pain Assessment and Treatment Recommendations, and False Beliefs About Biological Differences Between Blacks and Whites"* |
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-**DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1516047113](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1516047113) |
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-**Subject Matter:** *Health Disparities, Racial Bias, Medical Treatment* |
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## **Key Statistics** |
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1. **General Observations:** |
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- - Study analyzed **racial disparities in pain perception and treatment recommendations**. |
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- - Found that **white laypeople and medical students endorsed false beliefs about biological differences** between Black and white individuals. |
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+ - Africa harbors **the highest genetic diversity** of any region, making it key to understanding human evolution. |
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+ - The study analyzes **genetic variation and linkage disequilibrium (LD) in African populations**. |
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2. **Subgroup Analysis:** |
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- - **50% of medical students surveyed endorsed at least one false belief about biological differences**. |
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- - Participants who held these false beliefs were **more likely to underestimate Black patients’ pain levels**. |
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+ - African populations exhibit **greater genetic differentiation compared to non-Africans**. |
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+ - **Migration and admixture** have shaped modern African genomes over the past **100,000 years**. |
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3. **Other Significant Data Points:** |
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- - **Black patients were less likely to receive appropriate pain treatment** compared to white patients. |
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- - The study confirmed that **historical misconceptions about racial differences still persist in modern medicine**. |
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+ - The **effective population size (Ne) of Africans** is higher than that of non-African populations. |
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+ - LD blocks are **shorter in African genomes**, suggesting more historical recombination events. |
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## **Findings** |
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1. **Primary Observations:** |
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- - False beliefs about biological racial differences **correlate with racial disparities in pain treatment**. |
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- - Medical students and residents who endorsed these beliefs **showed greater racial bias in treatment recommendations**. |
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+ - African populations are the **most genetically diverse**, supporting the *Recent African Origin* hypothesis. |
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+ - Genetic variation in African populations can **help fine-map complex disease genes**. |
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2. **Subgroup Trends:** |
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- - Physicians who **did not endorse these beliefs** showed **no racial bias** in treatment recommendations. |
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- - Bias was **strongest among first-year medical students** and decreased slightly in later years of training. |
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+ - **West Africans exhibit higher genetic diversity** than East Africans due to differing migration patterns. |
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+ - Populations such as **San hunter-gatherers show deep genetic divergence**. |
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3. **Specific Case Analysis:** |
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- - Study participants **underestimated Black patients' pain and recommended less effective pain treatments**. |
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- - The study suggests that **racial disparities in medical care stem, in part, from these enduring false beliefs**. |
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+ - Admixture in African Americans includes **West African and European genetic contributions**. |
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+ - SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) diversity in African genomes **exceeds that of non-African groups**. |
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## **Critique and Observations** |
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1. **Strengths of the Study:** |
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- - **First empirical study to connect false racial beliefs with medical decision-making**. |
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- - Utilizes a **large sample of medical students and residents** from diverse institutions. |
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+ - Provides **comprehensive genetic analysis** of diverse African populations. |
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+ - Highlights **how genetic diversity impacts health disparities and disease risks**. |
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2. **Limitations of the Study:** |
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- - The study focuses on **Black vs. white disparities**, leaving other racial/ethnic groups unexplored. |
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- - Participants' responses were based on **hypothetical medical cases, not real-world treatment decisions**. |
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+ - Many **African populations remain understudied**, limiting full understanding of diversity. |
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+ - Focuses more on genetic variation than on **specific disease mechanisms**. |
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3. **Suggestions for Improvement:** |
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- - Future research should examine **how these biases manifest in real clinical settings**. |
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- - Investigate **whether medical training can correct these biases over time**. |
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+ - Expand research into **underrepresented African populations**. |
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+ - Integrate **whole-genome sequencing for a more detailed evolutionary timeline**. |
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## **Relevance to Subproject** |
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-- Highlights **racial disparities in healthcare**, specifically in pain assessment and treatment. |
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-- Supports **research on implicit bias and its impact on medical outcomes**. |
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-- Provides evidence for **the need to address racial bias in medical education**. |
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+- Supports **genetic models of human evolution** and the **out-of-Africa hypothesis**. |
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+- Reinforces **Africa’s key role in disease gene mapping and precision medicine**. |
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+- Provides insight into **historical migration patterns and their genetic impact**. |
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## **Suggestions for Further Exploration** |
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-1. Investigate **interventions to reduce racial bias in medical decision-making**. |
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-2. Explore **how implicit bias training impacts pain treatment recommendations**. |
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-3. Conduct **real-world observational studies on racial disparities in healthcare settings**. |
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+1. Investigate **genetic adaptations to local environments within Africa**. |
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+2. Study **the role of African genetic diversity in disease resistance**. |
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+3. Expand research on **how ancient migration patterns shaped modern genetic structure**. |
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## **Summary of Research Study** |
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-This study examines **racial bias in pain perception and treatment** among **white laypeople and medical professionals**, demonstrating that **false beliefs about biological differences contribute to disparities in pain management**. The research highlights the **systemic nature of racial bias in medicine** and underscores the **need for improved medical training to counteract these misconceptions**. |
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+This study explores the **genetic diversity of African populations**, analyzing their role in **human evolution and complex disease research**. The findings highlight **Africa’s unique genetic landscape**, confirming it as the most genetically diverse continent. The research provides valuable insights into **how genetic variation influences disease susceptibility, evolution, and population structure**. |
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-**Source:** *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)* |
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-**Date of Publication:** *2015* |
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-**Author(s):** *Anne Case, Angus Deaton* |
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-**Title:** *"Rising Morbidity and Mortality in Midlife Among White Non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st Century"* |
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-**DOI:** [10.1073/pnas.1518393112](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1518393112) |
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-**Subject Matter:** *Public Health, Mortality, Socioeconomic Factors* |
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- - Mortality rates among **middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans (ages 45–54)** increased from 1999 to 2013. |
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- - This reversal in mortality trends is unique to the U.S.; **no other wealthy country experienced a similar rise**. |
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- - The increase was **most pronounced among those with a high school education or less**. |
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- - Rising mortality was driven primarily by **suicide, drug and alcohol poisoning, and chronic liver disease**. |
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-1. **Primary Observations:** |
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- - The rise in mortality is attributed to **substance abuse, economic distress, and deteriorating mental health**. |
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- - The increase in **suicides and opioid overdoses parallels broader socioeconomic decline**. |
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- - The **largest mortality increases** occurred among **whites without a college degree**. |
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- - Chronic pain, functional limitations, and self-reported mental distress **rose significantly in affected groups**. |
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- - **Educational attainment was a major predictor of mortality trends**, with better-educated individuals experiencing lower mortality rates. |
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- - Mortality among **white Americans with a college degree continued to decline**, resembling trends in other wealthy nations. |
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-1. **Strengths of the Study:** |
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- - **First major study to highlight rising midlife mortality among U.S. whites**. |
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- - Uses **CDC and Census mortality data spanning over a decade**. |
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- - Does not establish **causality** between economic decline and increased mortality. |
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- - Lacks **granular data on opioid prescribing patterns and regional differences**. |
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- - Future studies should explore **how economic shifts, healthcare access, and mental health treatment contribute to these trends**. |
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- - Further research on **racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality trends** is needed. |
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-## **Relevance to Subproject** |
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-- Highlights **socioeconomic and racial disparities** in health outcomes. |
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-- Supports research on **substance abuse and mental health crises in the U.S.**. |
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-- Provides evidence for **the role of economic instability in public health trends**. |
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-## **Suggestions for Further Exploration** |
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-1. Investigate **regional differences in rising midlife mortality**. |
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-2. Examine the **impact of the opioid crisis on long-term health trends**. |
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-## **Summary of Research Study** |
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-This study documents a **reversal in mortality trends among middle-aged white non-Hispanic Americans**, showing an increase in **suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths** from 1999 to 2013. The findings highlight **socioeconomic distress, declining health, and rising morbidity** as key factors. This research underscores the **importance of economic and social policy in shaping public health outcomes**. |
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-**Source:** *Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies* |
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-**Date of Publication:** *2023* |
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-**Author(s):** *Maurice Crul, Frans Lelie, Elif Keskiner, Laure Michon, Ismintha Waldring* |
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-**Title:** *"How Do People Without Migration Background Experience and Impact Today’s Superdiverse Cities?"* |
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-**DOI:** [10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548](https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183X.2023.2182548) |
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-**Subject Matter:** *Urban Sociology, Migration Studies, Integration* |
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- - Study examines the role of **people without migration background** in majority-minority cities. |
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- - Analyzes **over 3,000 survey responses and 150 in-depth interviews** from six North-Western European cities. |
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- - The study introduces the **Becoming a Minority (BaM) project**, a large-scale investigation of urban demographic shifts. |
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- - The study **challenges traditional integration theories**, arguing that non-migrant groups also undergo adaptation processes. |
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- - Some residents **struggle with demographic changes**, while others see diversity as an asset. |
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- - Examines how **people without migration background navigate majority-minority settings** in cities like Amsterdam and Vienna. |
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- - **Innovative approach** by examining the impact of migration on native populations. |
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- - Uses **both qualitative and quantitative data** for robust analysis. |
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- - Limited to **Western European urban settings**, missing perspectives from other global regions. |
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- - Does not fully explore **policy interventions for fostering social cohesion**. |
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- - Expand research to **other geographical contexts** to understand migration effects globally. |
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- - Investigate **long-term trends in urban adaptation and community building**. |
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-- Provides a **new perspective on urban integration**, shifting focus from migrants to native-born populations. |
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-- Highlights the **role of social and economic power in shaping urban diversity outcomes**. |
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-- Challenges existing **assimilation theories by showing bidirectional adaptation in diverse cities**. |
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-This study examines how **people without migration background experience demographic change in majority-minority cities**. Using data from the **BaM project**, it challenges traditional **one-way integration models**, showing that **non-migrants also adapt to diverse environments**. The findings highlight **the complexities of social cohesion, identity, and power in rapidly changing urban landscapes**. |
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