From: The Tuskegee Syphilis Study
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How do past historical wrongs shape how you view official advice from the government or doctors today?

Trust is hard to build but very easy to destroy. Understanding history helps us see why some communities are wary of medical recommendations.

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Research the history of medical practices in your own community to see how past events influence current attitudes.

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The same government researcher helped run another study in Guatemala where people were intentiona...
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Medical officials actively blocked the men from getting penicillin, which was the standard cure f...
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Researchers lied to 600 Black men, telling them they were being treated for 'bad blood' while act...
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