Healthy births & Black Americans: Why are death rates still higher? Episode 18 of #ThatsPublicHealth

Black Americans are 243% more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white Americans. The reasons are complex, but are rooted in racism. Improvements will take time. By addressing medical racism and health inequity head-on,  public health can make a real difference. Learn more in this episode of "That's Public Health" from APHA and Complexly.

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