October 17, 2024

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.

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