
A Key To Black Infant Survival? Black Doctors
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Exploring Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality
This chapter examines the stark differences in infant mortality rates among Black and white infants in the U.S., highlighting the effects of maternal health and physician race. It discusses the influence of chronic stress, racism, and recent studies on the benefits of racial concordance between doctors and patients.
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