Informative article with some new stuff so thanks for posting. I think the last paragraphs with the politics detracted from the good information, but then again, it’s the Atlantic.
Obesity and diabetes are a big problem in the African-American community. It is a simple reality and it has NOTHING to do with public policy by government or social justice. The numbers will be skewed based on many factors, but underlying illness, old age, and overall physical health appear to be the dominant factors in mortality risks.
And being heavy did not help her, if she is 2nd on left in this pic: https://africainwords.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/caine-prize-authors.jpg