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Lupus and Race: What Matters to MyLupusTeam Members
Posted on June 15, 2017
Lupus is a disease that affects African-American women at a much higher rate than any other demographic. In addition, some types and symptoms of lupus affect African-Americans differently than other people with lupus. Members of MyLupusTeam responded to our survey to share how they are affected, and what matters most to them in lupus.
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