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How New York is addressing health disparities in pregnancy-associated deaths

HEALTHBEAT

There are also tremendous disparities as to who is most at risk Black women in the United States die at more than double the rate of white women. Maternal mortality is a public health crisis. In 2010, New York ranked 46th of 50 states for maternal mortality meaning New York had some of the highest maternal deaths.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Life expectancy in New York City increased by three years between 2001 and 2010. Our city has always ensured that New Yorkers have the information and tools they need to make healthy decisions for themselves and their families,” said Mitchell Katz, MD, president and CEO, NYC Health + Hospitals. Cunningham.