Pain is a universal human experience, but how that pain is treated can depend on a few factors, such as where you live, how much money you make and the color of your skin. According to a study, three out of four Black people believe there is bias in how their pain is diagnosed. Now Advil, a popular pain relief brand, is aiming to address inequity in pain diagnosis and treatment with The Advil Pain Equity Project.
As part of the multiyear project, Advil is awarding grants to Morehouse School of Medicine and BLKHLTH, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, to support the development of patient resources and a course for medical school students to address pain equity both in and outside of medical facilities. The tools and resources are available at BelieveMyPain.com.
