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Racial Bias in Lung Function Testing by Sofia Garriapa is a document available to read on EtoBox.

A study published in JAMA Network Open indicates that racial bias in lung function diagnostic software may lead to underdiagnosis of breathing problems in Black men, potentially missing 40% more cases. The research highlights how race-based assumptions in medical algorithms affect patient care, with calls for reform from organizations like the American Thoracic Society. The study analyzed data from over 7,000 men and found that a new algorithm could identify nearly 400 additional cases of lung impairment in

Author
Sofia Garriapa
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