The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities
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Carina Heckert & Kyle Wiley
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Researchers in El Paso, Texas, are studying the link between social inequities and high preeclampsia rates among Latina women. The study highlights how poverty and systemic factors contribute to biological health risks during pregnancy.
In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. (All participant names, Lupe’s included, are pseudonyms used to protect privacy.)
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