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health1 year ago

"Addressing Long COVID's Impact on Health and Work in Communities of Color"

Patients of color suffering from long Covid face significant challenges, including medical neglect and bias, which exacerbate their conditions and hinder proper diagnosis and treatment. Despite the widespread impact of long Covid across various communities, systemic issues such as language barriers, economic disparities, and racial biases in healthcare contribute to inadequate care and support for these patients. Efforts to address these disparities are ongoing but have yet to achieve equitable representation and treatment for all affected groups.

via The Washington Post|
#chronic-illness#communities-of-color#health
health2 years ago

Maternal Mortality Surges in the U.S. During Pandemic, Experts Concerned.

The rate of maternal mortality in the US increased by more than one-third in 2021 compared to the previous year, with communities of color disproportionately affected, according to a report by the National Center for Health Statistics. The number of maternal deaths rose to 1,205 in 2021, up from 861 in 2020. The report did not mention the pandemic, but experts believe it played a role. The mortality rate was highest for Black women, at 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, which was 2.6 times the rate for White women. Chronic conditions, racism, and the pandemic are all factors contributing to maternal mortality rates.

via The Washington Post|
#chronic-conditions#communities-of-color#health