Environmental hazards like lead in water or extreme heat seriously affect perinatal health. This hits especially hard in the U.S., where Black birthing persons die from pregnancy-related causes at nearly 3x the national rate. Plus, the Southeast sees some of the worst infant mortality numbers. (1/3)
March 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Environmental hazards like lead in water or extreme heat seriously affect perinatal health. This hits especially hard in the U.S., where Black birthing persons die from pregnancy-related causes at nearly 3x the national rate. Plus, the Southeast sees some of the worst infant mortality numbers. (1/3)