Midday Edition Special: Racism Fuels A Public Health Crisis In Black Maternal And Infant Health
KPBS Midday Edition · KPBS Public Media
February 24, 202144m 34s
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Show Notes
In San Diego County, Black women are three times more likely to die due to pregnancy or delivery complications than white woman and Black infants are also 3 times more likely to die and 60% more likely to be born prematurely than white babies. In a special program on KPBS Midday Edition we hear personal stories from Black mothers about their birthing experience, explore why the problem exists and what is being done to address it.