In a disturbing trend, the maternal mortality rate among black women in the United States is now three to four times higher compared to the general population and predominately white areas. The impact of racial disparities in health care, particularly those involving black women has reached a critical level, placing both women and their children at an alarmingly high risk for … [Read more...] about Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC