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U.S. Maternal Mortality Soars 27%, Racial Disparities Exposed

4/10/2025

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Maternal mortality in the U.S. surged by 27% from 2018 to 2022, the highest among wealthy nations. This alarming trend is driven by cardiovascular disease and stark racial disparities, with American Indian and Black women disproportionately affected. The report calls for immediate public health interventions to combat these tragic, preventable losses.

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Maternal mortality in the U.S. surged by 27% from 2018 to 2022, the highest among wealthy nations. This alarming trend is driven by cardiovascular disease and stark racial disparities, with American Indian and Black women disproportionately affected. The report calls for immediate public health interventions to combat these tragic, preventable losses.