Black Women in the Healthcare System
Racial disparities in health are becoming more apparent, especially
for Black Women. Black Women are not only underrepresented in
medicine, but receive worse treatment for diseases and maternal
problems!
Racial Dispariities for Black Women
Research has shown that less black women are being treated for their own
medical problems than there counterparts.
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Data
African American women are three to four times more likely to die
from childbirth than non-Hispanic white women
Who is Impacted?
Black Women all around the world who have maternal problems or any
disease that impacts them go to the doctor, but sometimes do not come
out. Black families are impacted by the deaths of these women who they
are close to, who they have grown with, laughed with, and shared
experiences with
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