Why are black women four times more likely to die from childbirth?
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The Role of Race in Maternal Health
Last week, the Women and Equality Committee published a report which aimed to get to grips with the problem of racial disparities in maternal health. The report found that too many black women received treatment that for sure have acceptable standards. In 2023, almost four times more likely to die from childbirth than white women in the UK. And MPs found that maternal death rates in the poorest areas of the UK are actually on the rise - particularly worrying.
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