Black Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the United States.
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
; 51(1): 1-16, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38267121
ABSTRACT
The maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black birthing people is 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births compared with 26.6 deaths per 100,000 live births for non-Hispanic White birthing people. Black pregnancy-related mortality has been underrepresented in research and the media; however, there is growing literature on the role of racism in health disparities. Those who provide care to Black patients should increase their understanding of racism's impact and take steps to center the experiences and needs of Black birthing people.
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Assunto principal:
Negro ou Afro-Americano
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Mortalidade Materna
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Racismo
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article