"US Leads High-Income Nations in Maternal Mortality, Study Reveals"
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The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations, with 22 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022, significantly higher than other countries like Norway, which reported zero maternal deaths. The rate is even higher among Black women in the US. Contributing factors include a shortage of midwives, lack of universal health coverage, and insufficient postpartum care. The report calls for policy changes to address these issues and improve maternal health outcomes.
Topics:world#health#health-disparities#high-income-nations#maternal-mortality#midwifery#united-states
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- Childbirth deadlier for Americans, especially Black women, study finds The Washington Post
- The Maternal-Mortality Crisis That Didn't Happen The Atlantic
- US has highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations: Study The Hill
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