Medicine
Maternal Mortality Disparities in Underserved Populations
Quick fact
In the United States, Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, regardless of education or income level. This gap is one of the widest health disparities in the developed world.
Why this is interesting
In a country with top-tier hospitals, why do some mothers face a risk of dying that is several times higher than others? What drives such stark differences in survival?