Nearly Half of Black Women in Canada Delay Health Care over Fears of Racism

2026-03-24 from globalnews.ca

Nearly half of Black women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada have delayed or avoided seeking health care out of fear of racial discrimination, according to a new national survey that researchers say exposes widespread anti-Black racism within the health-care system.

The Black Women’s Institute for Health has released Voices Unheard: Healthcare Barriers and the Lived Experiences of Black Women in Canada.

They surveyed nearly 2,000 Black women, girls and gender diverse people across Canada, collecting both data and the personal stories of those experiencing anti-Black racism first hand.