伊利諾伊州專責小組開會討論嬰兒與孕產婦健康問題
Illinois task force meets to discuss infant and maternal health
Updated at: July 21, 2026 at 12:15 AM
在伊利諾州，一個專門針對非裔美國人嬰兒與孕產婦死亡率的特別小組，正積極致力於應對一項緊迫的公共衛生危機。
In Illinois, a dedicated Task Force on Infant and Maternal Mortality Among African Americans is actively working to combat a pressing public health crisis.
該小組由 2019 年的《公共法案 101-0038》設立，是一個由州政府授權的機構，旨在解決孕產婦和嬰兒醫療保健中令人震驚的種族差異問題。
Established by Public Act 101-0038 in 2019, this state-mandated body is focused on addressing the alarming racial disparities that exist in maternal and infant healthcare.
數據顯示，伊利諾州的黑人女性面臨更高的妊娠相關併發症風險，而黑人嬰兒的死亡率則高出同儕最多四倍。
Data reveals that Black women in Illinois face significantly higher risks of pregnancy-related complications, while Black infants experience mortality rates up to four times higher than their peers.
該小組隸屬於伊利諾州公共衛生部，匯集了醫療保健專業人員與社區領袖來分析這些複雜議題。
Operating under the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Task Force brings together healthcare professionals and community leaders to analyze these complex issues.
他們的工作範圍廣泛，檢視系統性種族主義、隱性偏見以及住房與環境等社會決定因素如何影響健康結果。
Their scope of work is broad, examining how systemic racism, implicit bias, and social determinants—such as housing and environment—impact health outcomes.
透過召開季度會議並運用專門的附屬委員會，該組織為伊利諾州議會制定了基於證據的政策建議。
By conducting quarterly meetings and leveraging specialized subcommittees, the group develops evidence-based policy recommendations for the Illinois General Assembly.
透過持續的研究與策略合作，該小組堅定致力於確保每一位母親與嬰兒都能獲得公平、高品質的照護，進而改變全州孕產婦健康的未來。
Through ongoing research and strategic collaboration, the Task Force remains committed to ensuring that every mother and infant receives equitable, high-quality care, transforming the future of maternal health across the state.
