Have you ever wondered about the impact of social determinants of health on food allergies in the Black community? Dr. Carla Davis joins Dr. G and Kortney on The Itch Podcast to unpack how historical factors like redlining contribute to higher prevalence rates of food allergies among Black patients. Discover the challenges posed by limited healthcare access and food insecurity in food allergy diagnosis. Learn why there is a general mistrust of the medical community among Black patients. This episode provides resources and practical tips for managing food allergies.
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast
Allergy & Asthma Network partners with The Itch Podcast to produce podcast episodes and series covering a wide range of subjects related to asthma, allergies, immunology and eczema.
Join Payel Gupta MD and Kortney as they dive into the complexities of medical diagnosis, offering balanced episodes with both medical and patient perspectives to help you live a healthier life.
We thank Novartis for sponsoring this episode.
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