
Racial Disparity in C-Section Rates: Unpacking bias in the medical system
ParentData with Emily Oster
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Racial Disparities in C-Section Rates
This chapter addresses the alarming racial disparities in unscheduled C-section rates, particularly highlighting the 25% higher likelihood for Black mothers in New Jersey compared to white mothers. It analyzes the systemic biases and clinical decision-making processes that contribute to this disparity, despite controlling for various medical and socioeconomic factors. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for an examination of biases within the healthcare system to understand the influences driving these troubling outcomes.
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