Tackling maternal death rates takes collaboration.

This article explores the impact of legalized sports betting on college athletes in North Carolina. It discusses the negative messages and pressure that athletes may face from fans who have placed bets on their performance. Concerns about the effect of betting on game integrity and athlete well-being are also raised. The article mentions the increase in promotional advertising for betting platforms and the potential risks of gambling addiction. The bill to legalize sports wagering in North Carolina faced divided opinions, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about the negative effects of gambling. However, the bill ultimately passed, with a portion of the revenue going towards support for gambling addiction. The second part of the text addresses the high maternal death rates among Black women in the United States. It highlights the disparities in maternal health outcomes, with Black women being three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. These disparities are attributed to social and structural inequities, including differences in health insurance coverage and access to care. The article emphasizes the need for collaboration and system-level change to address these disparities and improve outcomes for Black women. [Extracted from the article]

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