Autoimmune disorders are intricate and frequently challenging to identify. Many patients go years without receiving an accurate diagnosis, and some patients never receive one. Three-fourths of persons with autoimmunity are female. People of color are also disproportionately affected and frequently encounter more barriers to care.
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Racial Discrimination, Disease Activity, and Organ Damage: The Black Women’s Experiences Living With Lupus, Racial Discrimination, Disease Activity, and Organ Damage: The Black Women’s Experiences Living With Lupus (BeWELL) Study – PubMed (nih.gov)