Stress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study finds
Exclusive: Cambridge research finds socioenvironmental stressors may influence body’s ability to function healthily in pregnancy Stress from racism and deprivation could explain why black women are more likely to die during childbirth, a study has found. Researchers reviewed 44 existing studies that examined three physiological pathways associated with worse pregnancy outcomes: oxidative stress, inflammation, and uteroplacental vascular resistance, and found black women had higher levels of the
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Socioenvironmental stressors are known to have a measurable biological effect, a study by the University of Cambridge found. Photograph: Wavebreakmedia/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSocioenvironmental stressors are known to have a measurable biological effect, a study by the University of Cambridge found. Photograph: Wavebreakmedia/Getty ImagesWomen's healthStress from racism may help explain why black women more likely to die in childbirth, study findsExclusive: Cambridge research finds socioenvironmental stressors may influence body’s ability to function healthily in pregnancyTobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Wed 29 Apr 2026 02.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStress from racism and deprivation could explain why black women are more likely to die during…
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