WHY? Because Black women had the highest rate of preterm births and low birth weight compared to women of other races.

Source: Health in Montgomery County, 2008-2016

WHY? Because Black infants are 3.2 times as likely to die from complications related to low birthweight as compared to non-Hispanic White infants.

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

WHY? In recent years, Blacks had a life expectancy 3.4 years shorter than Whites, largely due to heart disease.

Source: The American Heart Association

WHY? Because Black infants are 3.2 times as likely to die from complications related to low birthweight as compared to non-Hispanic White infants.

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

WHY? Blacks are, on average, twice as likely to have diabetes as Whites.

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

WHY? Infection rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased in Montgomery County, with Blacks having the highest rates.

Source: Health in Montgomery County, 2008-2016

WHY? Because in 2016, in Montgomery County, five times more Blacks were diagnosed with HIV than Whites.

Source: Maryland Department of Health

WHY? Because Blacks are 10% more likely to report having serious psychological distress than Whites.

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health

WHY? Because Blacks are more likely to be misdiagnosed and to receive no or less adequate treatment for mental health disorders than Whites.

Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness

WHY? Blacks are among the groups with the poorest oral health compared to other races.

Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHY? During 2011-2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth compared to 10% of White children.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention










During 2011–2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth, compared to 10% of White children.













During 2011–2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth, compared to 10% of White children.













During 2011–2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth, compared to 10% of White children.













During 2011–2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth, compared to 10% of White children.













During 2011–2014, 19% of Black children had untreated dental caries in their primary teeth, compared to 10% of White children.




Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health