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Maternal Mortality in the United States

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Provides an overview of maternal mortality in the United States. Discusses the increase in maternal mortality rates and factors that contribute to maternal deaths. Includes information specific to rural maternal mortality. Identifies policy solutions, including state maternal mortality review committees, and highlights efforts in California and North Carolina to address maternal mortality.
Author(s)
Tara O'Neill Hayes, Carly McNeil
Date
09/2019
Type
Document
Organization
American Action Forum
Tagged as
Access · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mortality · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women · California · North Carolina