From birth to death, legacy of racism lays foundation for Black Americans' health disparities
![APTOPIX Birth to Death Childhood Asthma](https://img.apmcdn.org/4062b13418ca68c0e60c6ef6156c969a0f7b299f/uncropped/dddad1-20230523-aptopix-birth-to-death-childhood-asthma-600.jpg)
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
From birth to death, Black Americans fare worse in measures of health compared to their white counterparts. They have higher rates of infant and maternal mortality, higher incidence of asthma during childhood, more difficulty treating mental health as teens, and greater rates of high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and other illnesses.
The Associated Press spent the past year exploring how the legacy of racism in America has laid the foundation for the health inequities that Black people face.
Here’s a breakdown of each story of a five-part series:
Support Local News
When breaking news happens, MPR News provides the context you need. Help us meet the significant demands of these newsgathering efforts.