Racism kills

The first book on racism in healthcare on the German market.

Layal Liverpool demonstrates how deeply racism affects the lives of people whose bodies remain invisible to medicine: Black individuals and people of color are presumed to endure more pain than white individuals. Black women are four times more likely to die during childbirth. Cardiovascular diseases go unrecognized, and transgenerational traumas are not taken seriously. The Berlin-based physician Layal Liverpool uncovers the roots of these deadly inequalities and provides evidence that our society is far from treating its members equally. However, there are pathways to a fairer healthcare system that truly values life.

“A groundbreaking, brilliantly argued book that dispels the myth that illness is the great equalizer.” Siddhartha Mukherjee

“Clear-sighted and impressive.” The Guardian

“A work of outstanding significance that will undoubtedly change science and save lives.” Chris van Tulleken.