A Documentary Screening and Discussion which will be facilitated by Dr. Nita Henry-Tyler.
Date: Saturday – November 19th, 2016
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Aurora Welcome Center – 1085 Peoria Street, Denver, CO. 80111
Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by Families Forward Resource Center and Healthier Beginnings
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“In Denver, infants born to black women are 4 times more likely to die before their 1st birthday than infants born to white (non-Hispanic) women.”
“Across the United States, black women are significantly more likely than white women to experience the loss (death) of a baby within the 1st year of life.”
“Our goal is One Number – everyone at the same low rate.”
See link below for more detailed information.
http://denverpublichealth.org/home/health-information-and-reports/health-indicators/african-american-infant-mortality-rates-in-denver