Miscarriage rates 'over 40% higher' in black people

Miscarriage rates 'over 40% higher' in black people Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than white, research suggests.

The Lancet analysis of data on 4.6 million pregnancies in seven countries suggests being black increases miscarriage risk by 43%.

It calls for people in the UK to be given support after their first pregnancy loss. BBC News

See also:

• Recurrent miscarriage: evidence to accelerate action (open access) The Lancet
• Miscarriage costs UK at least £471m each year with both parents ‘experiencing profound psychological repercussions’ The Independent