Mistreatment was higher among Black, Hispanic and multiracial women, the survey found.
The CDC's Vital Signs report, published Tuesday, analyzed data from more than 2,400 respondents using the Porter Novelli View Moms survey administered April 24-30 of this year.
"Every mother deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Maternal care is a core component of this nation's health care, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to improving maternal health outcomes," Department of Health and Human Services SecretaryMistreatment and discrimination were higher among Black, Hispanic and multiracial women, the survey found.
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