UN Report: Systemic Racism in Americas Drives Disparities in Black Maternal Health

Black women across the Americas suffer higher rates of maternal mortality compared to other groups.
In the U.S., Black women are 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white women.
Abuse, neglect, and lack of culturally competent care due to racism contribute to the disparities.
Biased medical education and policies perpetuate dangerous assumptions about Black women.
The UN urges governments to improve data collection on race and address systemic racism in healthcare.