Pregnant Black women face a heightened risk of maternal complications due to pervasive unconscious biases in the healthcare system, according to a comprehensive investigation by The New York Times. Medical professionals’ biased behavior and dismissive attitudes contribute to the disproportionately risks and mortality rates for Black women. The stark reality is that Black women have… Continue reading Unconscious Bias Heightens Risks for Pregnant Black Women
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Racism’s Impact on Black Women: Alarming Stroke Risk Unveiled
A recent 22-year study by Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study (BHWS) involving 48,375 participants has revealed a disconcerting connection between reported experiences of racism and a 38% higher likelihood of strokes in Black women. The research challenges traditional notions of stroke risk factors. They emphasize the importance of considering social determinants like racism alongside… Continue reading Racism’s Impact on Black Women: Alarming Stroke Risk Unveiled
What is Medical Racism?
Racial discrimination has saturated healthcare systems around the world. Disparities in care have led to negative consequences for people of color and other marginalized groups. Some of these consequences include gaps or lack of access to health insurance, limited access to services and high-quality physicians, and poorer health outcomes among certain populations. Over the last… Continue reading What is Medical Racism?