A July essay in PLOS Global Public Health argues that art and its expression are critically important in the struggle for global health equity. Reñosa and his colleagues make the case that art can be leveraged to (1) to amplify disenfranchised voices, (2) to advance social justice activism, (3) to strengthen communities and individuals, and (4) to improve global health communication. They argue that art facilitates the inclusion of diverse cultural perspectives and engagement and uplifts marginalized voices. They provide a…
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Racism in U.S. Hospitals: Black Women Face Unnecessary C-Sections
C-section delivery is the most common surgery in American hospitals, accounting for about 30 percent of births- double the proportion recommended by the World Health Organization. While lifesaving in some cases, unnecessary C-sections increase the risk of complications for mothers and result in higher medical bills. A recent study showed that Black women in the U.S. are significantly more likely to receive unnecessary C-sections compared to white women, driven by financial incentives and biased decision-making. Read the full article here…
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