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Racism in health: the roots of the US Black maternal mortality crisis

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Misconceptions and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality

This chapter explores the misconceptions surrounding maternal mortality rates and emphasizes the racial disparities in maternal care and mortality. The speaker argues that systemic racism affects both mental and physical health and highlights the disproportionate impact on black women.

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