White

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Poverty

Access to healthcare

Discrimination

All of the above

Poor families are more likely to live in neighborhoods with high levels of pollution.

Poor families are less likely to have access to adequate prenatal care.

Poor families are more likely to have children who are born prematurely or with low birth weight.

All of the above

Black women are less likely to receive prenatal care than White women.

Black women are more likely to give birth in hospitals that are understaffed or lack adequate resources.

Black infants are less likely to receive timely and appropriate medical care.

All of the above

Black women are more likely to experience discrimination in the healthcare system.

Black women are more likely to live in neighborhoods with high levels of violence and crime.

Black women are more likely to be exposed to environmental hazards.

All of the above

Increase access to prenatal care for all women.

Improve the quality of care provided to Black women and infants.

Address the social and economic factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

All of the above

Government can provide financial assistance to low-income families.

Government can regulate the healthcare industry to ensure that all women have access to quality care.

Government can fund programs that address the social and economic factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

All of the above

Individuals can educate themselves about the factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

Individuals can advocate for policies that promote racial equity.

Individuals can support organizations that are working to reduce racial differences in infant mortality.

All of the above

Healthcare providers can provide culturally competent care to all patients.

Healthcare providers can advocate for policies that promote racial equity in healthcare.

Healthcare providers can conduct research to identify and address the causes of racial disparities in health.

All of the above

Communities can work to improve access to prenatal care and other healthcare services for all residents.

Communities can advocate for policies that promote racial equity in housing, education, and employment.

Communities can support programs that address the social and economic factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

All of the above

The media can raise awareness of the issue of racial disparities in infant mortality.

The media can challenge stereotypes and promote positive images of Black families.

The media can hold government and healthcare providers accountable for addressing racial disparities in health.

All of the above

Schools can provide students with information about the factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

Schools can promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles among students.

Schools can connect students with healthcare and other social services.

All of the above

Businesses can provide paid parental leave and other benefits that support working families.

Businesses can create a supportive workplace environment for pregnant employees.

Businesses can donate to organizations that are working to reduce racial differences in infant mortality.

All of the above

Faith-based organizations can provide support and resources to pregnant women and families.

Faith-based organizations can advocate for policies that promote racial equity in healthcare.

Faith-based organizations can educate their members about the factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

All of the above

Community organizations can provide support and resources to pregnant women and families.

Community organizations can advocate for policies that promote racial equity in healthcare.

Community organizations can educate their members about the factors that contribute to racial disparities in health.

All of the above