Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
Why Black Moms and Babies Are Dying So Often In Louisiana
Louisiana has banned abortion at all stages of pregnancy, with few exceptions. The state’s maternal mortality rate disproportionately impacts Black women. Additionally, Louisiana has both the 5th highest Black population and the 5th highest infant mortality rate in the United States.
Read MoreA biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant — it’s finally changing
Some Black kidney patients are realizing they were kept off the transplant list because of a racist algorithm.
Read MoreWomen and Girls Living in Cobalt-mining Communities in the DRC Report a “Staggering” Rise in Serious Reproductive Health Issues
A recent report shows the impact of cobalt mining on the nearby communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Read MoreRacial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes
Churches across the country are working to improve the both the physical and mental health of their congregations by encouraging exercise through offered classes.
Read MoreYes, Black Couples Face Fertility Issues Too
The results of one survey show that Black patients face stigma and stereotypes that despite dealing with infertility.
Read MoreIs Racism Causing Stroke In Black Women?
The Black Women’s Health Study has linked interpersonal racism experienced in multiple areas of life to an increased risk of stroke.
Read MoreIs Helping Black Moms Out Financially Unconstitutional?
The Abundant Birth Project is being sued for violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by providing financial aid to pregnant women of color.
Read MoreProbation disproportionately affects the health outcomes of Black Americans
While many have considered the impact of prison on the Black community, probation can have a similarly negative impact on health.
Read MoreSuicide rates among Black Americans are increasing by double digits
An expert in Black suicide weighs in on the alarming trends of the understudied subject in the Black community.
Read MoreMaternity Ward Shuttering In The Wake of Tragic Death of Black Mother
One California hospital’s maternity ward is closing after the death of a pregnant Black mother who was also a doula.
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