A recent study highlights stark disparities in childbirth practices, revealing that Black women face significantly higher rates of unnecessary cesarean sections, raising serious health risks.
The study showed that even when Black mothers share similar medical histories with white mothers under the same doctor, they are approximately 20% more likely to undergo C-sections.
Findings indicate a troubling correlation between financial incentives and racial bias, suggesting that unnecessary C-sections for Black women may arise from doctors' unrecognised prejudices and hospital policies.
Health economist Janet Currie noted that the interaction dynamics often reveal that Black women’s concerns may not be taken seriously, leading to unneeded surgical interventions which could jeopardize their health.
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