Amnesty Quote by Jessica Valenti
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“As indicated by the increase in maternal mortality in 2010, right now it's more dangerous to give birth in California than in Kuwait or Bosnia. Amnesty International reports that women in [the United States] have a higher risk of dying due to pregnancy complications than women in forty-nine other countries (black women are almost four times as likely to die as white women). The United States spends more than any other country on maternal health care, yet our risk of dying or coming close to death during pregnancy or in childbirth remains unreasonably high.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Maternal Health Discussion, 2023
The United States has a disproportionately high maternal mortality rate despite high spending, especially affecting Black women, indicating systemic inequities and policy failures.
In simple terms: US maternal deaths are high, especially for Black women, despite spending.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic racism and improve care quality.
Themes
health equity
racial disparity
policy
maternal health
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
policy
social justice
When to use this quote
- hospital policy
- public health reform
- community outreach
- research funding
Key Concepts
systemic racism
healthcare access
economic inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce maternal deaths?
- How can communities support at‑risk mothers?
A Different Perspective
High spending alone does not guarantee safety; structural change is required.
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