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health2 years ago

Maternal Mortality Crisis: The Tragic Fate of Pregnant Olympian Tori Bowie.

Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died while in labor due to eclampsia, a pregnancy-related condition that is a higher risk among Black women. Her death highlights the racial disparities in maternal mortality rates, with Black women having a 2.6 times higher risk than white women. Experts say inadequate prenatal care and unconscious bias in the healthcare system contribute to this disparity. There are preventative options for conditions like preeclampsia, including daily baby aspirin, but more education and advocacy are needed to address the issue.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#eclampsia#health#maternal-mortality
health2 years ago

Maternal Mortality Crisis Highlighted by Sprinter Tori Bowie's Tragic Death.

Allyson Felix, the most decorated track athlete in U.S. history, has written an essay in TIME highlighting the "Black Maternal Health crisis" in the United States following the death of her former relay teammate, Tori Bowie, due to pregnancy-related complications. Felix urged awareness and concrete action, citing the statistic that in 2021 the maternal mortality rate of Black women was more than twice that of white women. Bowie's autopsy report listed eclampsia as a possible complication that contributed to her death.

via USA TODAY|
#allyson-felix#black-maternal-health#eclampsia
sports2 years ago

Olympian Tori Bowie's Tragic Death During Childbirth Shocks Teammates.

Tori Bowie, a 32-year-old gold-medal sprinter, died eight months pregnant and weighing only 96 pounds following complications related to childbirth. Her health had been declining rapidly before her death, and a friend had tried to convince her to eat more. The medical examiner’s report listed respiratory distress and eclampsia as two possible complications that could have led to her death. Bowie was a three-time Olympic medal winner at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

via New York Post |
#eclampsia#health#olympics
healthwatch2 years ago

Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie's Death Highlights Maternal Mortality Risks.

Olympic medalist Tori Bowie died in childbirth due to possible complications including respiratory distress and eclampsia, drawing attention to the maternal mortality crisis in the US. Black women are at least three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. Serious and potentially life-threatening complications in labor include eclampsia, heart complications, and postpartum hemorrhage. Racial disparity in maternal mortality is a major challenge in public health, with poverty, discrimination, and poor care being contributing factors. Maternal deaths in the US increased 40% in 2021, marking a six-decade high, with risks greater for unvaccinated women.

via CBS News|
#eclampsia#healthwatch#labor-complications
sports2 years ago

Olympic Sprinter Tori Bowie Dies from Childbirth Complications.

Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist in track and field, died at age 32 due to possible complications from respiratory distress and eclampsia during childbirth. Pre-eclampsia, a dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy, can turn into eclampsia, a rare and severe complication characterized by seizures and the onset of a coma. Bowie's death highlights the greater risk of pre-eclampsia among Black women in the United States.

via The New York Times|
#eclampsia#olympics#pregnancy
sports2 years ago

Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dies from Childbirth Complications

Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie died from complications related to childbirth, according to her agent. The 32-year-old athlete was around eight months pregnant when she died. A medical report revealed that Bowie likely suffered respiratory distress and eclampsia, a severe condition that occurs in the second half of pregnancy that causes the person to develop seizures. Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and was a beloved member of the Team USA community.

via CBS Sports|
#childbirth-complications#eclampsia#olympics
health2 years ago

Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie's Death Linked to Childbirth Complications

Olympic medalist Tori Bowie died from complications of childbirth, including respiratory distress and eclampsia, according to an autopsy report. The report said Bowie had a "well developed fetus" and was estimated to be 8 months pregnant and undergoing labor at the time of her death in May. The manner of death was ruled natural. Bowie won three medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, including silver in the 100-meter dash and bronze in the 200.

via USA TODAY|
#childbirth#complications#eclampsia