Is the Apgar Score Affected by Racial Bias?

Published Date: 08 Jul 2023

Some have called for an overhaul as the antiquated system has recently come under increasing fire for colorism and racial bias. The two points awarded for an overall "pink" skin tone are the source of the controversy.

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