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It’s no secret that maternal and infant health in the US needs massive improvement. As 2022 comes to a close, this year’s March of Dimes Report Card for maternal and infant health is yet another indication of what our nation’s New Year’s resolution should be: improving health outcomes for mothers and babies. On an A …
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Fate of Black Maternal Health Programs Is Unclear Amid Federal Cuts
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Parents of babies across the US are struggling to feed their children due to a baby-formula shortage. The pain of the shortage is particularly felt among low-income families, such as Blacks and Latinos, who already suffer inequities in maternal and child health. The shortage began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when America seemingly ran …
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Infant Mortality Increases
Infant mortality rose for the second consecutive year in 2022, with a 3% increase. The five leading causes of infant mortality remained the same as in 2021, including infant deaths due […]
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Report: Government Can Play a Critical Role in Maternal Health for Women of Color
In the last 30 years, maternal health disparities have increased for women of color, according to a new report by the US Commission on Civil Rights. For example, There are 10.3 deaths per 100,000 for Latina women. For white women there are only 6 deaths per 100,000. Moreover, Black women are 3 to 4 times …
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