Why Did the Infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment Begin- Unraveling the Tragic Roots of Medical Ethics

Why did the Tuskegee Experiment start? This question continues to evoke a sense of outrage and sorrow among many. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which began in 1932, was a tragic experiment conducted by the United States Public Health Service (PHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study aimed to examine the natural progression of syphilis in African American men, but it was fraught with ethical violations and resulted in lifelong harm to its participants. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind the start of this infamous study and the lasting impact it has had on the medical community and the African American population.