Posts Tagged ‘Health Disparities’
Angelina Jolie says racial disparity in health care has ‘endangered’ her children of color
Angelina Jolie, who has adopted several children internationally, speaks out about the treatment her children receive in medical settings.
Read MoreU.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women
A recent study examined the mortality rates for pregnant women, revealing harrowing and surprising numbers for Black women.
Read MoreTori Bowie’s death shows how pervasive racial disparities are in maternal health
Health disparities are especially concerning for pregnant Black women, and success and money aren’t an effective buffer.
Read MoreFamily of Woman whose Cells Led to breakthroughs in Medicine May Finally Get Justice
After being stolen and sold by pharmaceutical companies for 70 years, Henrietta Lack’s immortal cells and her family are finally about to have their day in court.
Read MoreBlack and Latina Mothers’ induced labor rates rise due to systematic racism
A new study found that Black and Latina mothers in the US may have been induced into labor based on the needs of White pregnant women.
Read MorePrison deaths up by 46% in 2020
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the decline of life expectancy in the United States can be linked directly to mass incarceration. Blacks in the US are the population most affected by mass incarceration.
Read MoreBlack Patients Dress Up and Modify Speech to Reduce Bias, California Survey Shows
A recent study of Black Californians revealed the measures they took to avoid racist treatment when seeking healthcare.
Read MoreBlack diabetes patients welcome Eli Lilly’s price cap, but say systemic medical barriers remain
The price cap will have a major effect on Black people with diabetes, who are more prone to struggle to pay for insulin.
Read MoreRacial disparities can affect brain development in Black children, new study finds
According to a recent survey, the health inequities faced by Black Americans includes brain development issues in children.
Read MoreWhat’s Stopping Black Women From Getting Screened for Cervical Cancer?
Among the reason tat Black women have poorer reproductive health are medical mistrust and lack of access to healthcare.
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