U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate Surged in 2020
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The gap between Black and white women also increased during the first year the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, new data shows.
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Maternal mortality rates by age U.S. 2021
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US maternal death rate rose sharply in 2021, CDC data shows, and
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Maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico: a
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Maternal mortality rates by race/ethnicity U.S. 2021
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U.S. Healthcare Rankings by State 2023
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Pregnant Latinas face greater maternal health concerns
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Chart: Maternal Deaths in the U.S. Are on the Rise
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