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Data analysis from 10,000 kids who underwent surgery found between 40% and 60% fewer procedures were reported for Black, Asian and Latino children than white kids. Surgeries aren't being denied, the researchers say, but the numbers raise questions about access to care and concerns about surgical delays that can lead to more health problems.