Episode Summary
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, sisters Joli and Quinn take you on a deep dive into one of the most infamous medical scandals in American history—the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Conducted between 1932 and 1972, this unethical and deeply troubling study targeted African American men, leaving a dark stain on the legacy of public health in the United States.
Join Joli and Quinn as they unravel the true story behind the study, exploring how it was conducted, the deceitful tactics used by researchers, and the devastating impact it had on the lives of the 600 men involved. With a blend of historical research and personal reflection, they shed light on the broader implications of the study, including its effects on medical ethics, public trust in healthcare, and the ongoing conversation about race and justice in America.
This episode is more than just a recounting of facts; it’s a tribute to the resilience of the victims and a call to ensure such a tragedy never happens again. Tune in to understand the full scope of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and its lasting repercussions on society.
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Episode Source Material
https://www.statista.com/statistics/626774/number-of-cases-of-syphilis-in-the-us/
https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1228195107/syphilis-cases-soar-in-us-cdc-says#:~:text=Experts point to various reasons,the state and local level.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351756
https://www.blackpanelpress.com/how-did-al-capone-get-syphilis/#:~:text=In 1947%2C Al Capone succumbed,of his overall well-being.
https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/treatment.htm#:~:text=A single injection of long,latent syphilis of unknown duration.
https://www.tuskegee.edu/about-us/centers-of-excellence/bioethics-center/about-the-usphs-syphilis-study#:~:text=Reviewing the results of the,end of the Tuskegee Study.
https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/40-years-human-experimentation-america-tuskegee-study
https://research.unc.edu/human-research-ethics/resources/ccm3_019064/#:~:text=The Nuremberg Military Tribunal's decision,medical experimentation on human subjects.
https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm#:~:text=Later in 1973%2C a class,of-court settlement in 1974.
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