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This resolution recognizes the week of April 11-17, 2025 as "Black Maternal Health Awareness Week" in Delaware, addressing the critical issue of maternal mortality and health disparities facing Black women in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including that Black women experience pregnancy-related complications and deaths at significantly higher rates than White women, and that Delaware's infant mortality rates for Black infants (11.3 per 1,000 live births) are more than three times higher than those for White infants (3.4 per 1,000 live births). The document emphasizes Delaware's commitment to reducing maternal mortality, improving healthcare outcomes, and addressing social determinants of health that disproportionately impact Black women. By designating this awareness week, the resolution aims to promote public and professional awareness about Black maternal health challenges, support ongoing efforts by state healthcare initiatives like the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium, and reaffirm the state's dedication to providing quality, culturally respectful maternal healthcare for all women.

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