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Hour 2 is made up of two segments. “When the Bough Breaks” examines the mystery of the Black-white infant mortality gap, while “Becoming American” sheds light on the shifting health status of newly arrived Latino immigrants.
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Why do infant mortality rates among African Americans remain more than twice as high as among white Americans? Although birth outcomes are generally better for those with higher education and income, Black women with college degrees are still more likely to give birth prematurely than white women who haven’t even finished high school. Researchers are circling in on a provocative explanation: the chronic stress of racism can become embedded in the body, taking a heavy toll on African American families and on children even before they leave the womb. WATCH VIDEO CLIPS:
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Recent Mexican immigrants, though typically poorer, tend to be healthier than the average American. But the longer they live here, the worse their relative health becomes, even as their economic status improves. This is known as the Latino “paradox.” Their children are especially at risk – for obesity, heart disease, and mental illness. What is it about new immigrant communities that shields people from poor health? How can we all learn and benefit from that knowledge? And what erodes this protective shield over time? WATCH VIDEO CLIPS:
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