Our latest paper is now in print, showing ⬆️ prevalence of adverse perinatal health outcomes in the wake of pandemic. This suggests potential lasting impacts on future generations. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @societyforepi.bsky.social @dkarasek.bsky.social @alisongemmill.bsky.social 1/
Deb Karasek
@dkarasek.bsky.social
Social and perinatal epidemiologist studying economic policy and birth equity. Mama, dog lover, potter.
New paper led by @dkarasek.bsky.social tracks disturbing trends in perinatal health post pandemic, eg ⬇️ prenatal & postpartum care, ⬆️ gestational diabetes & hypertension. This portends concerning long-term #health impacts in this cohort. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @spercomms.bsky.social
I was an MCH epidemiologist for 9 years and PRAMS was critical in understanding so much about infant and maternal health inequities. No wonder it got axed - if we can’t measure it the problem doesn’t exist. #episky
CDC Shutters PRAMS Program on Maternal and Infant Health talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...