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"Revisiting the Causes of U.S. Maternal Mortality: New Findings Challenge Age-old Theories"

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed a significant increase in the U.S. maternal mortality rate (MMR) from 2014 to 2021, with a rapid spike after 2019. Changes in age distribution accounted for a portion of the increase, with significant rises in age-specific MMR components for women aged 25 to 34. The authors emphasized the preventable nature of maternal deaths and called for better national infrastructure and surveillance programs to address the root causes of the maternal health crisis.

via HealthDay|

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Maternal Mortality Crisis Highlighted by Sprinter Tori Bowie's Tragic Death.

Allyson Felix, the most decorated track athlete in U.S. history, has written an essay in TIME highlighting the "Black Maternal Health crisis" in the United States following the death of her former relay teammate, Tori Bowie, due to pregnancy-related complications. Felix urged awareness and concrete action, citing the statistic that in 2021 the maternal mortality rate of Black women was more than twice that of white women. Bowie's autopsy report listed eclampsia as a possible complication that contributed to her death.

via USA TODAY|

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