The Disparity in Numbers

100

 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

200

The rate of infant deaths among Black babies is approximately this many times higher than among white infants in the U.S.

  • What is about 2 times (roughly double)?
300

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)?