A recent report from the Institute of Medicine [1] described stark racial and ethnic differences
in the delivery of health care services and in the experiences of those served. Although the …

Context. Pain has significant socioeconomic, health, and quality-of-life implications. Racial-
and ethnic-based differences in the pain care experience have been described. Racial and …

The purpose of our review is to evaluate critically the recent literature on racial and ethnic
disparities in pain and to determine how far we have come toward reducing and eliminating …

Racial equity is imperative to the future and integrity of scientific inquiry. In 2020, citizens of
the United States (and globally) witnessed one of the most vile and egregious experiences …

There is extensive evidence of ethnic and racial inequalities in pain, including an increased
prevalence of pain, increased pain severity and associated disability, and reduced access to …

Despite improvements in the overall health in the United States, gaps in quality of care and
health outcomes remain stark for racial minorities [1]. Racial disparities in the prevalence of …

We read with interest the recent publication of Zajacova et al. on racial/ethnic disparities in
chronic pain. We appreciate their thorough and inclusive comparison of the different pain …

Medical journals from the 1800s described differences in disease susceptibility, skin
thickness, and pain tolerance among races. These misconceptions about biologic …

Background: There are inconsistencies documenting the pain experience of Black adults
and other racially minoritized populations. Often disregarded, pain among these groups is …

Introduction. There is reliable evidence that racial/ethnic minorities suffer disproportionately
from unrelieved pain compared with Whites. Several factors may contribute to disparities in …