14.3 black infant deaths per 1000 live births in Wisconsin compared to just 4.4 of white infant deaths per 1000 live births. 16.8% of black babies are born with low birth weight compared to just 7.9% statewide. Black women are five times more likely to die in childbirth or complications than white people. 21% of pregnant women, pregnancy related deaths are black women. And black babies are three times more likely to die before their first birthday in Wisconsin. (48:34–48:40)
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Asserts that Black women in Wisconsin are five times more likely to die in childbirth or from complications than white women.
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