Maternal Health
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Adverse birth outcomes and intergenerational exposure to multiple dimensions of structural racism among Black families in the U.S. South.
November 4, 2026 · Social science & medicine (1982)
Key takeaway
This study found that our grandmothers' experiences with unfair housing and neighborhood conditions still impact infants' health today. It shows that generations of structural racism affect Black families, highlighting the need for community-wide change for better birth outcomes.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in maternal health helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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