Structural Racism

Maine AAP Statement on Racism:

The Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics supports the nationwide movement to end racism. We recognize the structural racism embedded within our society, which results in racial inequities in health, access to health care, education, employment, law enforcement, and judicial matters.

The Maine AAP opposes racism and acknowledges its impact on health.

The Maine AAP recognizes that racism and discrimination impact the physical, mental and behavioral health of children of all ages, and that as pediatricians and as health care leaders, we must change institutions and cultural bias that fosters racism and racial injustice.

The Chapter commits to ending racial inequities and injustices that impact not only child health but also the well being of our communities.

We support our members to work at the practice, local, state, and federal levels, to end racism and encourage our members to join us in ending racial disparities that impact the health and wellness of Maine’s children, families and communities.

AAP Diversity and Inclusion Statement

AAP Policy Statement: The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health

AAP Perspective: Race-Based Medicine

Words Matter: AAP Guidance on inclusive, unbiased language