Why Are Black Women over 3 Times More Likely to Die in Childbirth?

Why Are Black Women Over 3 Times More Likely To Die in Childbirth?

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The difference in maternal mortality between black and white mothers isn’t just striking. It’s growing. It’s evident in this report from the Florida Department of Health, and when it comes to explaining the causes for this disparity, the report offers “Understanding and addressing why black women have higher rates of pregnancy-related deaths than white or other race/ethnicity women is a major challenge for public health.”

Read more about the alarming racial differences in maternal mortality.

BLACK MOTHERS
KEEP DYING
AFTER GIVING BIRTH