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- •Symptom scientists can conduct antiracist research in order to disrupt racism.
- •Racial disparities have been identified in some areas of symptom science.
- •When racial disparities are found, researchers should probe for multilevel causes.
- •Racism and discrimination are not consistently investigated as determinants.
- •Policy recommendations are key to dismantle institutional and systemic racism.
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