Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
The United States has the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate among high-income countries. Severe maternal morbidity increased by more than 20% from 2008 to 2021. Black women face substantially higher risks of pregnancy-related mortal…
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The United States has the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate among high-income countries. Severe maternal morbidity increased by more than 20% from 2008 to 2021. Black women face substantially higher risks of pregnancy-related mortality and severe maternal morbidity than non-Hispanic white women. Most pregnancy-related deaths are classified by the CDC as preventable. Rural residents have elevated risks of severe maternal morbidity and mortality compared with urban residents.