AI Article Synopsis
- The roots of racism in the U.S. trace back to slavery, leading to ongoing structural and institutional racism in health care.
- Racial segregation and practices like redlining have limited access to quality health care, resulting in higher rates of prematurity and infant mortality.
- Health disparities affect neonatal issues such as intraventricular hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis, as well as family experiences like breastfeeding and interactions with health care providers.
Article Abstract
The history of racism in the United States was established with slavery, and the carry-over effect continues to impact health care through structural and institutional racism. Racial segregation and redlining have impacted access to quality health care, thereby impacting prematurity and infant mortality rates. Health disparities also impact neonatal morbidities such as intraventricular hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis and the family care experience including the establishment of breastfeeding and health care provider interactions.
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