This page provides data points and curated searches from OMH’s Knowledge Center library catalog related to women’s health within minority and tribal populations in the United States and its territories. The number of catalog records for each topic reflect the search results at the time of this page’s latest update.
Women experience many unique health issues such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. Some health issues that affect both men and women pose unique challenges for women, such as urinary tract infections (UTI) and some mental health conditions. Some women can experience serious long-term health problems from both pregnancy and childbirth. Strategies to make sure women get high-quality health care before, during, and after pregnancy can help lower the risk of pregnancy-related health problems and deaths.
Women are also at risk for diseases like breast and cervical cancer. Screening for these diseases and health issues that disproportionately affect women is key to identifying problems and making sure women get the treatment they need.
American Indian/Alaska Native
In 2023, the AI/AN birth rate was 4% lower than the U.S. population overall, and the fertility rate was 12% lower than the U.S. population overall. In 2021, the leading causes of pregnancy-related death among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women were mental health conditions, infections, and hemorrhages.
For additional data on American Indian/Alaska Native women’s health, please visit our Population Profiles.
Asian American
In 2023, the Asian American birth rate was equal to the U.S. population overall, and the fertility rate was 12% lower than the U.S. population overall. In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Asian American women was 41% below the national maternal mortality rate.
For additional data on Asian American women’s health, please visit our Population Profiles.
Black/African American
In 2023, the Black/African American birth rate was 9% higher than the U.S. population overall, and the fertility rate was about the same as the U.S. population overall. In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Black/African American women was over twice the national maternal mortality rate.
For additional data on Black/African American women’s health, please visit our Population Profiles.
Hispanic/Latino
In 2023, the Hispanic/Latino birth rate was 36% higher than the U.S. population overall, and the fertility rate was 19% higher than the U.S. population overall. In 2022, the maternal mortality rate for Hispanic/Latino women was 24% below the national maternal mortality rate.
For additional data on Hispanic/Latino women’s health, please visit our Population Profiles.
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
In 2023, the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI) birth rate was 50% higher and the fertility rate was 34% higher than the U.S. population overall.
For additional data on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women’s health, please visit our Population Profiles.
Date Last Reviewed: March 2026