Angelina Jolie worries Zahara, like other 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren of color, is being misdiagnosed when going to the doctor because the health system favors white people.
According to Fox News, in an editorial published in the American Journal of Nursing, Angelina Jolie denounced white people’s priority in health care over people of color. She believes that this seriously affects the health of many people, especially 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren of color.
“As a mother of 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren of many different races, I have witnessed my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren being misdiagnosed, putting their health at risk,” the star expressed.
Maleficent star shares about new technology that can help clearly see bruises on people of color. It uses an alternative light to detect bruises on darker skin tones. Jolie stresses the technique is “up to five times more effective”.
Talking about the bad experience related to the detection of bruises on the skin, Jolie recalled the case of her adopted daughter Zahara (Ethiopian) who was misinterpreted by a nurse.
Zahara is the black adopted daughter of Angelina Jolie. Photo: Fox News.
“Even with my family’s access to high-quality care, simple diagnoses are flawed due to the unique characteristics of people of color, as well as the preference for white color in medicine. At the social level, disparities in health care affect the outcomes of millions. It’s time to embrace new solutions to definitively solve this problem,” Angelina Jolie wrote.
According to Fox News, not only is she a leading Hollywood actress, Jolie is also known as a philanthropist, active social activist. In addition to the issue of racism, ex-wife Brad Pitt also spoke out in defense of domestic violence victims. Recently, she actively campaigned with the desire to renew the Violence Against Women Act.
Speaking to NBC News, Jolie said: “We need to take care of our families, our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, our own safety and the health of the community. I think a lot of people don’t realize the problem of domestic violence. family and how serious the abuse of women and 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is.”
Source: zingnews
