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AJPH study reveals that COVID-19 has widened racial gaps in pregnancy-associated deaths from non-obstetric causes ... - EurekAlert


Minoritized racial and ethnic groups in the United States face several barriers to quality healthcare. New and expectant mothers among the minority population are impacted by inadequate healthcare, especially during emergencies. A new study has revealed that pregnancy-associated deaths from non-obstetric causes, such as drug-related deaths and homicides, rose disproportionately among minoritized racial and ethnic groups during the pandemic.

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