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Today, racism persists within our enduring policies, crafted decades ago, whose consequences continue to impact society. Redlining stands as a prime example, its enduring impact palpable in present-day realities. This research endeavors to show the relationship between redlining, and obesity, and diabetes within the community of Waterloo.

Prior studies have illuminated a clear link between redlining and health disparities, underscoring how disinvestment in redlined locales impedes access to nutritious food, and thus promoting health issues. Using these insights and employing various mapping tools, this study seeks to delineate the correlation between redlined areas and the prevalence of diabetes and obesity in Waterloo, Iowa. The findings underscore the adverse consequences of neglecting these communities, manifesting in the creation of food deserts and exacerbating health disparities.

Start Date

8-4-2024 11:00 AM

End Date

8-4-2024 11:50 AM

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Jayme Renfro

Department

Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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  • Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 to 11:50 a.m.
  • Moderator: Kimberly Baker

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Unveiling Health Disparities: Exploring the Impact of Redlining on Diabetes Prevalence in Waterloo's Neighborhoods

Today, racism persists within our enduring policies, crafted decades ago, whose consequences continue to impact society. Redlining stands as a prime example, its enduring impact palpable in present-day realities. This research endeavors to show the relationship between redlining, and obesity, and diabetes within the community of Waterloo.

Prior studies have illuminated a clear link between redlining and health disparities, underscoring how disinvestment in redlined locales impedes access to nutritious food, and thus promoting health issues. Using these insights and employing various mapping tools, this study seeks to delineate the correlation between redlined areas and the prevalence of diabetes and obesity in Waterloo, Iowa. The findings underscore the adverse consequences of neglecting these communities, manifesting in the creation of food deserts and exacerbating health disparities.