Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities

Disproportionate rates of preeclampsia – a potentially dangerous pregnancy complication – in immigrant populations reflect the physical toll of social and economic insecurities.

By: Carina Heckert, University of Texas at El Paso and Kyle Wiley, University of Texas at El Paso, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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By Carina Heckert, University of Texas at El Paso and Kyle Wiley, University of Texas at El Paso

In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision. Lupe, a participant in a study on emotional distress and maternal health in El Paso, Texas, recounted her birth experience in a postpartum interview. (All participant names, Lupe’s included, are pseudonyms used to protect privacy.)

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