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On the recordSeptember 10, 2019
Experiences of discrimination based on race, national origin, or other forms of discrimination add to the cumulative adversity and put those individuals at greater risk of health and--mental health and behavioral social risks.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Discussing the impact of discrimination on health risks for marginalized students.

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