Health Experts Address Alarming Disparities in Black Maternal Health
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 30, 2023
Experts from Cedars-Sinai, BlackDoctors.org, the California Black Women’s Health Project and the Morehouse School of Medicine participated in a recent discussion that addressed the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black mothers.
The one-hour virtual program, Embracing Our Community: LIVE! Advancing Black Maternal Health, focused on why Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women--a disparity that transcends education, socioeconomic status, and even pre-existing health conditions.
“The inequities around black maternal health in America are critical for us to keep . . .
