- Exercise is fundamental to treating Parkinson’s, offering symptomatic relief and improved mobility.
- Recruiting Black individuals for Parkinson's exercise programs faces significant challenges.
- Underdiagnosis and doctor bias contribute to lower rates of Parkinson's diagnosis among Black people.
- Privacy, job security concerns, and pride affect Black participation in exercise programs.
- Trust-building and education initiatives led by Black individuals are crucial for increasing participation in Parkinson’s exercise programs.
Bias Limits Black Patients' Access to Parkinson's Exercise Therapy
KFF Health News
August 12, 2024
