The Disparity in Numbers
This group of women in the U.S. is roughly 2–3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
What are Black Women
The rate of infant deaths among Black babies is approximately this many times higher than among white infants in the U.S.
This term describes the persistent, measurable difference in health outcomes between racial and ethnic groups that is not explained by biology.
What is a health disparity (or health inequity)?