Broward County, FL
We are working together to address the issues furthering health inequities for families in Broward County.
Our Work Together
Partnering with local government, state leaders, corporate health partners and community-based organizations and stakeholders, our Local Collective Impact Initiative will confront challenges by building solutions to achieve health and racial equity for all moms and babies.
CHALLENGES FACING LOCAL MOMS AND BABIES
The city also faces challenges such as poverty and limited access to quality health care that help fuel the local maternal and infant health crisis. These factors contribute to high rates of preterm birth and infant mortality, particularly for communities of color. Broward County is a diverse community located in Southeast Florida that serves as a hub for local and foreign businesses. It is home to 2 million residents (30% Black; 30% Latino or Hispanic), with nearly 22,000 live births in 2019.
PRETERM BIRTH BY RACE/ETHNICITY
Broward County, 2017-2019 Average
INFANT MORTALITY RATES BY RACE/ETHNICITY
Broward County, 2016-2018 Average
News and Resources
An assessment to help improve health and quality of life through community-wide strategic planning. [PDF LINK]
An article describing Broward County's launch of a new task force to create greater racial equity in the area.
March of Dimes President and CEO Stacey D. Stewart discusses the high preterm birth rates in Florida and the factors affecting the health of moms, including a lack of insurance and access to health care.
GET INVOLVED
Every family can have the best possible start. But today, too many moms and babies are dying or experiencing serious health complications related to childbirth—and far too many are moms and babies of color. Only by working together can we confront inequities and ensure the health and wellbeing of every family.
