michael miller jr.Dec 12, 2023

Some very tragic stories in this piece on #HealthEquity and #BirthOutcomes - serve as a reminder for bioethicists about the importance of addressing #UnconsciousBias in the clinic. @bioethics

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/12/health/pregnant-black-women-bias.html?unlocked_article_code=1.FU0.U1FL.Ae4zDpap3OTi&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

The Role of Unconscious Bias in Black Women’s Pregnancy Risks

Many Black women report feeling ignored or dismissed by doctors. The consequences can be deadly for mothers and babies.

The New York Times
CPIPROct 17, 2023

Analysis of births 2005-2015 shows that increases in residential greenspace correspond with higher birthweight among Black infants. Findings support urban greening initiatives in historically under-resourced neighborhoods.

Read now: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37754649/

#Green #Nature #Environment #Health #PublicHealth #Birth #BirthOutcomes #SDoH #Equity

Changes in Residential Greenspace and Birth Outcomes among Siblings: Differences by Maternal Race - PubMed

Growing research investigates the perinatal health benefits of greenspace in a mother's prenatal environment. However, evidence of associations between residential greenspace and birth outcomes remains mixed, limiting the relevance this work holds for urban policy and greening interventions. Past re …

PubMed
KidsDataSep 11, 2023

Despite lower infant mortality, disparities in birth outcomes persist. In CA, rates of preterm delivery & low birthweight for infants of Black parents w/ the highest incomes are 1.5x greater than for those of white parents w/ the lowest incomes.

Read more:
https://www.kidsdata.org/blog/?p=10797

#Infants #Children #Youth #Pregnancy #HealthEquity #SDoH #BirthOutcomes

New Data on Infant Mortality Show Both Positive and Troubling Trends « Data Points

KidsDataJul 26, 2023

Research shows that factors contributing to racial disparities in birth outcomes may have roots in structural racism and related stress.

Learn more: https://www.kidsdata.org/blog/?p=10797

#InfantMortality #SDOH #BirthOutcomes #StructuralRacism #HealthEquity

New Data on Infant Mortality Show Both Positive and Troubling Trends « Data Points

Andrea TilstraDec 19, 2022
#introduction time!
I look at the health consequences of period shocks (e.g., public health crises) & how these shocks exacerbate or equalize existing health inequalities. I’m interested in #mortality, #fertility, and #birthoutcomes.
Currently work as a #postdoc on Jenn Dowd's ERC grant (MORTAL) and in Sept 2023 will start my Marie Curie Fellowship on HealthShocks (Population Health & Period Shocks)! Both w/ the excellent team at the #LCDS at Oxford.
#demography #sociology #healthdisparities
Phys.orgDec 1, 2022

Referenced link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-hurricane-impair-birth-outcomes.html
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RT by @physorg_com: Research finds #hurricane forecasts impair #birthoutcomes @discoveruw @NatureComms https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-33865-x https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-hurricane-impair-birth-outcomes.html

Research finds hurricane forecasts impair birth outcomes

In August 2011, as Hurricane Irene approached North Carolina, the National Hurricane Center released forecasts depicting where in the state the storm might hit.

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