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.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- african american
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- affordable care act
- cardiovascular events
- quality improvement
- risk factors
- soft tissue
- birth weight
- healthcare
- cardiovascular disease
- body mass index
- physical activity
- skeletal muscle
- weight loss
- adipose tissue
- weight gain
- preterm birth
- electronic health record