Maternal Mortality Rates in the US Continue to Rise, Especially Among Black Women.
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The maternal death rate in the US rose significantly in 2021, with rates among Black women more than twice as high as those of White women, according to new federal data. Experts say the ongoing maternal mortality crisis was compounded by COVID-19, which led to a "dramatic" increase in deaths. The US has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation, with about 4 out of 5 pregnancy deaths being preventable. Health officials stress that people who are pregnant should get vaccinated against COVID-19 and that doing so offers protection for both the mother and the baby.
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