The 411 on Lupus

A look at how the disease affects African-Americans.

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African-Americans and Lupus - Lupus can affect anyone, but it’s more common among Blacks. Black women are three times more likely to have lupus than white women. Lupus also hits Black women harder and younger. A 2013 study found that Black women were more likely to have more severe complications including kidney failure. (Photo: GettyImages)

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