Infant Outcomes
According to the presentation, what racial group had the highest amount of infant mortality?
Black and Native American
What racial group has the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate in the U.S.?
Black
What social issue underlies many racial health disparities?
Racism and discrimination
What percentage of all U.S. births are covered by Medicaid?
40%
What is the leading cause of infant death?
Preterm birth or low birthweight
What percentage of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable?
84%
Which type of stress has been linked to poorer maternal outcomes?
Chronic stress from racism
How many states (including D.C.) extended postpartum coverage to 12 months?
47 states + D.C.
What is the infant mortality rate among Black infants (per 1,000 live births)?
10.9
Name one of the three leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths.
Infection, cardiovascular conditions, or mental health issues
What percentage of pregnancy-related deaths involve provider bias or discrimination?
About 30%
What 2022 initiative aims to tackle the U.S. maternal health crisis?
White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis
Which racial/ethnic group is most likely to begin prenatal care late or receive none?
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women
How many times higher is the maternal mortality rate for Black women compared to White women?
About 3× higher
True or False: Higher income and education eliminate racial disparities in maternal health.
False
What type of birth worker provides emotional and physical support during labor and is being added to Medicaid coverage?
Doulas
Teen birth rates remain highest among which racial/ethnic groups?
Black, Hispanic, AIAN, and NHPI teens
The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among which group of nations?
High-income countries
Which mental health condition is increasingly recognized as a contributor to maternal deaths?
Perinatal depression
Name one state or local program addressing maternal or infant disparities.
California’s Black Infant Health Program, Ohio’s Comprehensive Maternal Care Program, Utah’s Embrace Project, Tribal task forces