FXB Center Health And Human Rights Fellow Testifies Before Massachusetts Racial Inequities In Maternal Health Commission

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FXB Health and Human Rights Fellow Dr. Brittney Butler this week testified before the Massachusetts Legislature's Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission. The hearing was a listening session on maternal health efforts and experiences in the Metro West and Central Massachusetts regions.

In her testimony, Dr. Butler shared her expertise and research on maternal mortality and morbidity. Her remarks stated, in part:

"My research focuses on how racially segregated, under-resourced neighborhoods where many Black families have been forced to live are targeted for inequitable policy implementation stemming from decades of legalized racist housing policies. My research has found that living in these segregated neighborhoods impacts preeclampsia risk for Black women, a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity and a large driver of the racial disparities we see.

"We need holistic policy solutions, such as increased access to fresh and nutritious foods, fewer fast-food restaurants, safe and affordable housing, fewer environmental pollutants, fewer police, and safer infrastructure and green spaces." 

To read Dr. Butler's full remarks, please visit the FXB Center's blog: https://fxb.harvard.edu/2021/10/25/massachusetts-racial-inequities-in-maternal-health-commission/

About the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University

The François-Xavier Bagnoud Center for Health and Human Rights (FXB Center) was founded and endowed by Albina du Boisrouvray in 1993 . Her goal was to provide protection to children by furthering the vision for health and human rights of founding director Jonathan Mann, and it received the enthusiastic collaboration of then Dean Harvey Fineberg. We use interdisciplinary approaches to promote equity and dignity for those oppressed by racism, poverty, and stigma, nationally and around the world. We are proud to partner with a diverse group of scholars, educators, elected officials, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and members of the international policy community to advance health and human rights, and to show the harmful effects of violations on children. To learn more, please visit fxb.harvard.edu.

SOURCE FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University

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