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Recent years under the Trump administration have further highlighted the somber state of women’s health in the United States. Women in the country face higher rates of preventable deaths compared to those in other developed nations. Maternal mortality rates are notably concerning, with Black women experiencing much worse outcomes.
Meanwhile, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reduced funding for research targeting racial, sex, or gender disparities. This includes prohibiting the use of terms such as “women” and “diversity” in funding proposals, restricting efforts to address these critical issues.