80% of pregnancy related deaths are medically preventable. We know that cardiac conditions, mental health challenges and substance use are among the leading causes of death. We also know that Disparities do exist within black, Hispanic and tribal communities along with rural Virginians [in terms of pregnancy-related health outcomes]. We have much better data now as a result of my Executive Order last year and budget and legislative actions that I am proposing will enable us to embrace interventions to ensure healthy babies, healthy mothers and healthy communities. (00:38–00:47)
CLAIM
Asserts that there are disparities in pregnancy-related health outcomes among black, Hispanic, tribal, and rural communities in Virginia.
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