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Racism, xenophobia, and discrimination are key determinants of health and equity and must be addressed for improved health outcomes. We conclude that far broader, deeper, transformative action is needed compared with current measures to tackle adverse effects of racism on health. ⋯ Actions need to consider the historical, economic, and political contexts in which the effects of racism, xenophobia, and discrimination affect health. We propose several specific actions: a commission that explores how we action the approaches laid out in this paper; building a conversation and a series of events with international multilateral agency stakeholders to raise the issue and profile of racism, xenophobia, and discrimination within health; and using our multiple platforms to build coalitions, expand knowledge, highlight inequities, and advocate for change across the world.
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Disparities in treatment and outcomes disproportionately affect minority ethnic and racial populations in many surgical fields. Although substantial research in racial disparities has focused on outcomes, little is known about how surgeon recommendations can be influenced by patient race. The aim of this study was to investigate racial and socioeconomic disparities in the surgical management of primary brain tumors. ⋯ None.