Why is the Rate of Maternal Mortality Higher for Black Women in the U.S.?Top of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1811, Segment 3
Aug 23, 2022 • 18m
The United States has the highest rate of maternal deaths among wealthy countries. Black women in America are two to three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications than white and Hispanic women—and most of these deaths are preventable. Neel Shah is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and professor at Harvard Medical School.
