Description/Abstract
A woman’s reproductive healthcare experience in the United States can vary dramatically depending on her race. In 2020, the pregnancy-related mortality rate in the U.S. was 40.8 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, which is more than three times the rate among White women (12.7 per 100,000). This brief summarizes disparities in reproductive healthcare outcomes for Black women compared to White women in the U.S., advocates for policy changes, and provides recommendations for addressing racial disparities to create more equitable reproductive healthcare.
Document Type
Issue Brief
Keywords
Reproductive healthcare, structural racism
Disciplines
Health Policy | Maternal and Child Health | Public Health | Race and Ethnicity | Women's Health
Date
12-12-2023
Language
English
Acknowledgements
The author thanks Emily Graham, Alexandra Punch, and Shannon Monnat for edits to previous versions of this brief.
Recommended Citation
Weiden, Emma. (2023). Bridging the Gap: Reducing Disparities in Reproductive Healthcare for Black and White Women. Lerner Center Population Health Research Brief Series. Issue Brief #65. Accessed at: https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/235.
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