Black Women are more likely to suffer a pregnancy related death than White Women. Racism or Obesity/Diabetes.. ?

[Hagar88]

& other preexisting health conditions. Was listening to some black women preach about how systematic racism within the healthcare system is causing black women to die at higher rates than White women. Then I looked into it and yes its entirely true but then I looked into the causes and there's a direct correlation between the rates of black women dying in during or post pregnancy and underlying health conditions as black women have significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, hypertension, STDS all of which cause dangerous problems during and post pregnancy.

So in conclusion the higher death rate related to pregnancy is not due to systemic racism or racism among health care professionals. No the problem is self inflicted by black women and poor lifestyle choices. Black are going to have to accept responsibility for the problem.

Obesity

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension

All of the above

Racism

[Joshydavid25]

Yeah, it's careless, lazy, hedonistic lifestyles that causes obesity, and all sorts of other problems including pregnancy.. For all the talk about "Black" people and seasoning food, they sure ain't walking around healthy.. LOL..

[Likes2drive]

They don’t see doctors as often and since they don’t get the proper care at times could be one reason or they can’t afford proper healthcare

[Hagar88]

Doesn't change the obesity rate. Healthy women have an easier time giving birth.

[Likes2drive]

I did choose all of the above on your poll

[XXblack88]

I think it has more to do with their poor diet and lack of exercise when pregnancy eat as clean as possible and no caffeine drinks

[Cyfris]

You would have to be pretty dumb to think a doctor has time to care about the color of your skin.

[Ariesman81]

I'm sure there's a portion of "if she doesn't care about herself, why should I?" that happens. Happens across all industries regardless of race or gender.

[strateguy632]

They use crisco

[Pterodon]

They choose to live unhealthy