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just provide the ward numbers Answer this question based on King, et al.'s, paper Race, Place, and Structural Racism: A Review of Health and History in Washington, D.C. Which Wards have the highest percentage of black residents and which Wards have the lowest life expectancy?

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In Washington, D.C., Ward 7 and Ward 8 have the highest percentage of black residents and the lowest life expectancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Washington, D.C., the Wards with the highest percentage of black residents are Ward 7 and Ward 8. These Wards have historically had a predominantly black population. On the other hand, the Wards with the lowest life expectancy are also Ward 7 and Ward 8. These Wards have faced challenges related to poverty, limited access to healthcare, and other social determinants of health that contribute to lower life expectancy.

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