Advocates argue the new California Maternal Health Blueprint fails to explicitly address systemic racism contributing to maternal health inequities, risking further exacerbation of existing disparities.
The recently announced initiative aims to assess pregnancy risks through questionnaires but faces criticism for placing undue burdens on individuals without addressing racism as a core issue.
Organizations including the California Black Women's Health Project highlight that while racial inequities in maternal mortality are acknowledged, they are not linked to the systemic racism driving these disparities.
The state surgeon general's office expressed commitment to collaborate with partners to enhance maternal health outcomes, amidst criticisms from advocacy groups regarding the effectiveness of the new plan.
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