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https://bwhi.org/2024/09/06/blackwomenvote/ Election Stakes: The 2024 election is critical due to harmful policies and Supreme Court decisions affecting health, autonomy, and democracy Impact on Black Women: Restrictions on reproductive freedoms and healthcare services have disproportionately harmed Black women, worsening health disparities. BWHI's Commitment: The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is addressing these issues through programs, research, policy, and advocac

Mortality Rate: 40% higher than White women. Incidence Rate: Similar overall to White women, but higher under age 60. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Black women diagnosed; more aggressive and harder to treat. Survival Rates: Lowest 5-year survival rate among all racial/ethnic groups. Age and Stage at Diagnosis: More likely to be diagnosed younger and at a more advanced stage  These statistics underscore the importance of targeted interventions and support for Black wom