Black women in Washington, D.C., are disproportionately affected by pregnancy complications, with 90% of birth-related deaths occurring in Wards 7 and 8, due to system-wide discrimination and lack of access to healthcare and healthy food.
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Black women in Washington, D.C., are disproportionately affected by pregnancy complications, with 90% of birth-related deaths occurring in Wards 7 and 8, due to system-wide discrimination and lack of access to healthcare and healthy food.