#healthcare-disparities

#healthcare-disparities

Microaggressions can have life-threatening health consequences, especially for Black individuals.

A study links state-level anti-Black bias to higher Black infant mortality.

Healthcare professionals display significant racial bias, similar to the general populace.

Structural reforms and anti-bias training are essential in healthcare.

Dropping the diversity standard risks harming people of color and undermines efforts to address healthcare disparities.

The Advil Pain Equity Project highlights racial bias in pain management from healthcare professionals.

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.

Black pregnant patients face higher chances of unscheduled C-sections compared to white counterparts, raising concerns about equitable healthcare access.

U.S. maternal mortality rate rose in 2024, indicating a troubling trend amid ongoing healthcare challenges.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy significantly improves mental health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals, especially over the long term.