( Obstet Gynecol . 2023;142:840–843) Clinical trials are typically considered the highest quality evidence that informs clinical practice; however, there are gaps in reporting patient demographics, as well as in the diversity of groups enrolled in clinical trials. Obstetrics in particular has much to lose from underrepresentation, as there are high-impact racial and ethnic disparities in obstetric care that represent life and death situations for many individuals. This article is a research letter focusing on systemic racism and its impact on Asian American health in obstetrics and gynecology.
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