US maternal mortality rate declines, but disparities remain, new CDC data shows

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Maternal Mortality Rate,Declines,Disparities Remain

After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, rates decreased significantly in 2022.

After a sharp rise in women dying in pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, rates decreased significantly in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, Black women still had higher rates of maternal deaths than other women.Video above: Study suggests mental illness leading cause of pregnancy-related deathsThe U.S. maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.

5 deaths per 100,000 live births, compared with 19 deaths per 100,000 for white women, 16.9 per 100,000 for Hispanic women and 13.2 per 100,000 for Asian women.Lawson said that a lack of adequate access to maternal health care plays a role in disparities.'Access is important from a lot of respects. We know that in this country, we're having maternal health care deserts.

Maternal Mortality Rate Declines Disparities Remain

 

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