Posted on Jul 28, 2022
One medical student's mission to end Black health disparities — and how he's utilizing social...
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Joel Bervell’s TikTok videos start much the same as any other 20-something content creator.
In one recent video, he looks directly into the camera with a serious expression in front of a black backdrop with music floating along in the background. What sets Bervell apart from other TikTokers is what comes next: “Today, the World Health Organization announced that monkeypox is an international public health emergency.”
Bervell then goes on to describe what symptoms to monitor for, particularly emphasizing what to look out for on darker skin tones. Within three days, the video racked up 3 million views.
In one recent video, he looks directly into the camera with a serious expression in front of a black backdrop with music floating along in the background. What sets Bervell apart from other TikTokers is what comes next: “Today, the World Health Organization announced that monkeypox is an international public health emergency.”
Bervell then goes on to describe what symptoms to monitor for, particularly emphasizing what to look out for on darker skin tones. Within three days, the video racked up 3 million views.
One medical student's mission to end Black health disparities — and how he's utilizing social...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Impressive. Motivated, caring, and self-assured, he's a man with a mission and acting on it. Good for him, and good for all those who benefit from his efforts.
Impressive. Motivated, caring, and self-assured, he's a man with a mission and acting on it. Good for him, and good for all those who benefit from his efforts.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Several factors are prevalent when looking at the disparities that exist. Genetics has been seen as one possible factor, with studies showing that African-Americans respond differently to high blood pressure medications, insulin, and salt intake, in many instances.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, African-American adults are 60 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. These factors, coupled with negative disparities in access to healthcare, create a ripple effect that leaves the black population more vulnerable to less than desirable outcomes."...
..."Several factors are prevalent when looking at the disparities that exist. Genetics has been seen as one possible factor, with studies showing that African-Americans respond differently to high blood pressure medications, insulin, and salt intake, in many instances.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, African-American adults are 60 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes by a physician. These factors, coupled with negative disparities in access to healthcare, create a ripple effect that leaves the black population more vulnerable to less than desirable outcomes."...
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