Racial disparities in childhood obesity have risen due to social determinants, food insecurity, and systemic barriers, impacting minority communities across the US.
Sabrina McCrear
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Sabrina McCrear is an assistant editor for The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), which she joined in 2025. She produces written and video content across a range of disease areas and manages social media platforms for The Center for Biosimilars, an AJMC® publication.
Sabrina holds a B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Biology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Articles by Sabrina McCrear
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