School of Public Health03/05/2024 11:00:00 AMRacism is acknowledged as a widespread societal problem, impacting individuals and communities across multiple dimensions of life. In response, there is increasing recognition of racism as a public health crisis and a significant determinant of health disparities, prompting many, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to declare it a public health crisis. This acknowledgment has spurred discussions and initiatives focused on mitigating its effects, particularly within marginalized and, most often, communities of color.Office of the President/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/about/office-of-the-president/presidents-bulletin/2024/03-05/racism-as-a-public-health-crisis.xmlPublic HealthSchool of Public Health