Maternal death rates fall as disparities widen: CDC
Maternal deaths have dropped in the U.S. with the exception of Black mothers, according to data released this week from the ...
As 'shocking' maternal mortality disparity worsens for Black mothers, Long Island experts say efforts will take time
The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...
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In 2023, maternal deaths rose only for Black women
Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The pregnancy ...
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Black maternal health efforts face unclear future under Trump
Trump administration attempts to dismantle DEI initiatives are alarming public health researchers, who fear they could thwart ...
Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations ...
Local African American doula and mom address ongoing black maternal mortality crisis
The CDC reports that black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
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Maternal deaths drop — except for Black women
Erin Davis/Axios Visuals The mortality rate for Black mothers in the U.S. has not improved, per data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The pregnancy ...
Other voices: Duffy’s off track in tying transportation $$ to birth rates
If Duffy is trying to encourage Americans to have more children, this is the wrong way to go about it,” the authors say.