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In this eye-opening video, we delve into a groundbreaking study that reveals the alarming link between police-related fatalities and the health of expectant mothers and their babies, particularly in Black communities across California. Conducted by the UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, this research analyzed records from 3.8 million pregnant women to uncover how instances of police violence in neighborhoods correlate with a significant increase in preterm births.
Join us as we break down the study's findings, which highlight an astonishing 80% increase in preterm birth risk for Black women when a police-related death occurs in their vicinity during pregnancy. With the CDC already noting that Black women face a 50% higher preterm birth rate compared to their White and Latina peers, this research sheds light on the pressing need to confront racial disparities in maternal and infant health.
We'll explore the demographics affected, the methodology behind the research, and the implications for public health policy and community health initiatives. Discover how the UCSF PTBI is working tirelessly to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations through targeted research and community engagement.
Subscribe for more insights into maternal health, racial disparities, and the impact of systemic issues on communities. Don’t forget to like and share this video to spread awareness about this critical issue!
#MaternalHealth #PretermBirth #PoliceViolence #BlackMaternalHealth #PublicHealth #UCSF #UC Berkeley #RacialDisparities #InfantHealth #CommunityHealth
In this eye-opening video, we delve into a groundbreaking study that reveals the alarming link between police-related fatalities and the health of expectant mothers and their babies, particularly in Black communities across California. Conducted by the UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, this research analyzed records from 3.8 million pregnant women to uncover how instances of police violence in neighborhoods correlate with a significant increase in preterm births.
Join us as we break down the study's findings, which highlight an astonishing 80% increase in preterm birth risk for Black women when a police-related death occurs in their vicinity during pregnancy. With the CDC already noting that Black women face a 50% higher preterm birth rate compared to their White and Latina peers, this research sheds light on the pressing need to confront racial disparities in maternal and infant health.
We'll explore the demographics affected, the methodology behind the research, and the implications for public health policy and community health initiatives. Discover how the UCSF PTBI is working tirelessly to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations through targeted research and community engagement.
Subscribe for more insights into maternal health, racial disparities, and the impact of systemic issues on communities. Don’t forget to like and share this video to spread awareness about this critical issue!
#MaternalHealth #PretermBirth #PoliceViolence #BlackMaternalHealth #PublicHealth #UCSF #UC Berkeley #RacialDisparities #InfantHealth #CommunityHealth
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00:00A recent study has highlighted the profound impact of police-related fatalities on the
00:09health of expectant mothers and their babies, particularly within black communities in California.
00:17Conducted by researchers from the UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative, PTBICA, and the
00:23UC Berkeley School of Public Health, the study delved into the records of 3.8 million pregnant
00:28women to explore the connection between fatal police violence in their neighborhoods and
00:33the incidence of preterm births.
00:36The researchers meticulously examined birth records from the California Department of
00:40Public Health, CDPH, spanning 2007 to 2015.
00:47By cross-referencing the residential addresses of biological parents, they pinpointed the
00:52census tracts and matched these with instances of police violence occurring during the pregnancies.
00:58A control group comprised residents from the same areas who did not experience police violence
01:04during their pregnancies.
01:06The findings revealed a striking 80% increase in the risk of preterm birth between 32 and
01:1233 weeks for black women if a black individual in their neighborhood was killed by police
01:17during their pregnancy.
01:19The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, already notes that black women experience
01:25preterm births at a rate 50% higher than their white or Latina counterparts.
01:31The study further underscores that neighborhoods with at least one incident of fatal police
01:35violence were often those where biological parents were black or Latino, had not completed
01:40high school, and relied on public insurance, in contrast to the broader Californian population.
01:48Published on March 10, 2021, in the journal Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology, this
01:54research underscores the urgent need to address racial disparities in preterm births.
02:00The UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative, PTBI, is committed to tackling these disparities
02:06and enhancing health outcomes for prematurely born infants through community-focused research,
02:11strategic partnerships, and educational efforts.
02:18For more information, visit www.ucsf.org