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Critical Condition: Health in Black America
Season 52
Episode 9
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic diseases than Whites. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities.
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- Monday May 5, 1:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Plus
- Monday May 5, 8:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Tuesday May 6, 3:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal
- Tuesday May 6, 4:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
- Tuesday May 6, 9:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
- Wednesday May 7, 2:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Wednesday May 7, 5:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal WORLD
- Wednesday May 7, 8:00 AM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Wednesday May 7, 2:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
- Saturday May 10, 7:00 PM PDT on PBS SoCal Encore
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