PolicyMap Integrates Maternal Health Index to Combat Disparities

PHILADELPHIA, PA – PolicyMap, an online data and mapping company, has announced the integration of Surgo Health’s Granular Maternity Vulnerability Index (gMVI) into its platform. This powerful tool aims to address maternal health disparities in the United States by identifying areas where mothers face the greatest risks to their health and well-being.

The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed nations, with significant racial, economic, and geographic disparities. Data from the gMVI highlights the challenges Black women face, who are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white women. Similarly, American Indian and Alaska Native women are 2.6 times more likely to experience poor maternal health conditions.

The gMVI uses a comprehensive approach by combining over 50 factors, including socio-demographics, healthcare access, physical and social environments, and health behaviors. This detailed dataset sheds light on community-level inequalities and allows for more targeted interventions.

“The current maternal health crisis reflects deeply on our society’s ability to care for women and families,” said Dr. Sema Sgaier, CEO of Surgo Health. “We built the gMVI to expose these disparities at the community level to bridge the racial maternal health gap and drive meaningful systemic change so that all mothers receive the care they deserve.”

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