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Health researchers have faulted numerous factors for that disparity, including inequities in healthcare, chronic conditions and structural racism.

She emphasized that these students see school inequities firsthand and will likely vote for candidates prioritizing equity and student support, and who will “listen to their views.”

Those racial and ethnic inequities “also contribute to millions of premature deaths, resulting in loss of years of life and economic productivity.”

The case exposed racial inequities at the heart of the American criminal justice system.

“Building community trust and making an impact in the communities most impacted by health inequities — that’s invaluable,” she said.