African Americans experience disparities at each phase along the spectrum of chronic liver disease. These health inequities are deeply rooted within the healthcare system and manifest as disparities in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of chronic liver disease. Therefore, it is not surprising that African Americans experience worse liver-related outcomes compared to other racial groups.
In an article published by the American Liver Foundation, Ashley Spann, MD, Clinical Informatics Fellow in DBMI and internal medicine physician, and Jeremy Louissaint, MD, outline a few of the existing health disparities in liver disease and suggest methods to promote a more equitable delivery of liver-related care.