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Among seniors, Black men more likely to die after surgery than their peers, new study suggests

(CNN) — Among older patients, Black men may have a higher chance of dying within 30 days following surgery than their peers, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the medical journal BMJ, suggests that this inequity could be driven by outcomes following elective surgery, for which death was 50% higher for […]

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