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Reducing Maternal Health Disparities
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The mortality rate for expectant Black mothers is more than twice the rate for white mothers, according to the new America's Health Rankings Health Disparities Report. Additionally, between 2005 and 2019, the maternal mortality rate for Black mothers increased 22%. What's driving these maternal health disparities? Dr. Janice Huckaby, Chief Medical Officer Maternal Child Health for Optum Population Health Services, shares her thoughts.
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