Racial disparities and maternal mortality in Brazil: findings from a national database.
Amanda Dantas SilvaJosé Paulo de Siqueira GuidaDébora de Souza SantosSilvia Maria SantiagoFernanda Garanhani de Castro SuritaPublished in: Revista de saude publica (2024)
Black women presented higher MMR in all years, in all geographic regions, age groups, and causes. In Brazil, Black skin color is a key MM determinant. Reducing MM requires reducing racial disparities.