Health Equity Among Black Women in the United States.

Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101159262 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1931-843X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15409996 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Womens Health (Larchmt) Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Larchmont, NY : Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., [2002]-

Health Equity*; Black or African American ; Female ; Humans ; Maternal Mortality ; United States/epidemiology

Black women in the United States have experienced substantial improvements in health during the last century, yet health disparities persist. These health disparities are in large part a reflection of the inequalities experienced by Black women on a host of social and economic measures. In this paper, we examine the structural contributors to social and economic conditions that create the landscape for persistent health inequities among Black women. Demographic measures related to the health status and health (in)equity of Black women are reviewed. Current rates of specific physical and mental health outcomes are examined in more depth, including maternal mortality and chronic conditions associated with maternal morbidity. We conclude by highlighting the necessity of social and economic equity among Black women for health equity to be achieved.

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Keywords: Black women; health equity; maternal mortality; race/ethnicity; social determinants of health

Date Created: 20201125 Date Completed: 20210520 Latest Revision: 20240331

20240331

PMC8020496

10.1089/jwh.2020.8868

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