Dr. Fola May, a researcher at UCLA, studies diseases of the digestive tract with a focus on health disparities. She relies heavily on federal funding, which is now under threat as the Trump administration pushes agencies to abandon terms like "health disparity." May fears such actions may undermine research that benefits various groups, including rural White populations. She emphasizes the need to recognize that health disparities affect everyone, not just racial or ethnic minorities, and warns of the growing polarization surrounding this research which may hinder progress in healthcare access for all.
Dr. Fola May highlights the impact of federal funding cuts on health disparities research, stressing that an understanding of disparities is crucial for improving overall healthcare.
May expresses concerns that the current political climate is polarizing the discourse around health disparities, leading to misunderstandings about the scope and importance of the research.
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