Are black babies in the US really more likely to die under the care of white doctors?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
Unraveling the Misconceptions Behind Infant Mortality Rates
This chapter examines a study on the mortality rates of black infants treated by white doctors, challenging the assumption that doctor race directly impacts infant survival. It highlights the role of low-weight, high-risk health conditions in these outcomes and addresses the systemic issues in medical training that contribute to the care disparities.
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