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"The same things that lead to disparities in health in this country on a day-to-day basis led to disparities in the impact of Hurricane Katrina."

David Satcher, American Surgeon General

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"The same things that lead to disparities in health in this country on a day-to-day basis led to disparities in the impact of Hurricane Katrina."

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