Campaigners call for greater research into why there are such stark variations in England and Wales
The stillbirth rate among black babies in England and Wales is almost twice that of white babies, with families from mixed and multiple ethnic groups registering the highest increase in stillbirths, figures show.
The death rate in black babies before or during delivery continues to be the highest, with 6.9 stillbirths per 1,000 births registered in 2021, compared with 3.6 in the white group, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Campaigners call for greater research into why there are such stark variations in England and WalesThe stillbirth rate among black babies in England and Wales is almost twice that of white babies, with families from mixed and multiple ethnic groups registering the highest increase in stillbirths, figures show.The death rate in black babies before or during delivery continues to be the highest, with 6.9 stillbirths per 1,000 births registered in 2021, compared with 3.6 in the white group, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Continue reading…
