The Death Gap: How Inequality Kills

Discuss the concept of plutocracy and its implications for public health in the United States. How does economic inequality affect life expectancy? What measures could be implemented to create a more equitable society?

Investigate the causes and consequences of racial segregation in American neighborhoods. How does the organization of white neighborhoods contribute to systemic inequality, and what are the implications for public health and social cohesion?

Evaluate the hypothetical scenario of “Black America” as a separate country. What does this analogy reveal about the socio-economic and health disparities faced by Black Americans, and how can this perspective inform policy decisions?