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Protecting the Health of Black Women During Pregnancy and Beyond

Regardless of socioeconomic status, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white counterparts. Pregnant Black women are also 23% more likely to have a heart attack, 57% more likely to have a stroke, 42% more likely to develop a blood clot in the lungs, and…

American Cancer Society Launches Largest-Ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-Ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women

Despite overall declines in cancer deaths, Black women continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates, a phenomenon the organization aims to address through its newly unveiled VOICES of Black Women study.