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

Aug 10, 2023
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Leading academics and experts discuss the racism in the US healthcare system that contributes to the Black maternal mortality crisis. They explore the historical links between slavery and gynaecology, the erasure of Black midwives, and the potential impact of overturning Roe v. Wade. The podcast also delves into the mistreatment and health disparities faced by people of color, the racial disparities in maternal care and mortality, and the need to challenge the medical system and address racial disparities in healthcare.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Complex Relationship Between Racism, Health, and Maternal Mortality
04:52 • 1min
3
The Potential Impact of Overturning Roe v. Wade on Pregnant People in the US
06:07 • 7min
4
Racism in Healthcare: Mistreatment and Health Disparities
12:38 • 25min
5
Misconceptions and Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality
37:53 • 5min
6
Rewriting History and Challenging the Medical System
43:04 • 3min