HealthStudy confirms Black Canadians face higher risk of maternal complications

The most comprehensive study of maternal health in Canada found that Black Canadians face a much higher risk of serious complications during pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum than white people. Researchers and advocates say better data tracking and tools are urgently needed to eliminate systemic anti-Black racism in health care.

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