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Why is the Rate of Maternal Mortality Higher for Black Women in the U.S.?
Top of Mind with Julie Rose
Mind’s Eye, Missing Sand, Maternal Mortality
Episode: Mind’s Eye, Missing Sand, Maternal Mortality
- Aug 24, 2022 6:00 am
- 17:25 mins
The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths among wealthy countries. Black women in America are two to three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white and Hispanic women—and most of these deaths are preventable. Neel Shah is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and professor at Harvard Medical School.