‎Critical Condition: Health in Black America - Apple TV

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Critical Condition: Health in Black America

Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease than White Americans, and their life expectancy is about five years shorter. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities. From NOVA.

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Information

Released: 2025
Rated: 14+; © 2025 WGBH Educational Foundation

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (United States) (AD, AAC)
Subtitles: English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.