{"id":430901,"date":"2021-02-08T14:38:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T19:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=430901"},"modified":"2021-02-08T14:38:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T19:38:33","slug":"aafa-is-proud-to-support-major-legislative-package-addressing-americas-black-maternal-health-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/aafa-is-proud-to-support-major-legislative-package-addressing-americas-black-maternal-health-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"AAFA Is Proud to Support Major Legislative Package Addressing America\u2019s Black Maternal Health Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nThe Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act includes 12 bills to end maternal mortality along with racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes
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Washington D.C., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to endorse the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. It is a legislative package introduced today by Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Adams (NC-12), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus. Maternal mortality rates in America are the worst among the most developed nations. Defined as a public health crisis, Black moms are dying at higher rates than any other group. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 will build on existing maternal health legislation. It includes policies to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. It also includes support for moms and babies exposed to increased risks due to climate change. AAFA highlights research which shows a link between in utero exposure to air pollution and the development of asthma in children. According to AAFA\u2019s\u00a0Asthma Disparities in America<\/a>\u00a0report, moms of color living in urban areas are often at greatest risk from environmental pollutants. Black women are also more likely to die from asthma than any other group.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to support the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Asthma disproportionately impacts Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous Americans. It is one of the most common chronic conditions that can complicate pregnancy. Social determinants and structural racism drive persistent health disparities, especially for Black mothers,\u201d Kenneth Mendez, CEO and president of AAFA shared in support of the legislation. \u201cWe are encouraged to see meaningful legislation aimed at addressing the maternal health crisis in the U.S. which is disproportionately impacting Black women and their families. We thank Representative Underwood, Representative Adams, and Senator Booker for their leadership and look forward to working in partnership with the many supporting organizations of the Momnibus Act.\u201d<\/p>\n

In all, the Momnibus Act combines 12 bills to address America\u2019s maternal health crisis. Additional legislative highlights include:<\/p>\n