The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Improve Maternal Health
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Description
Describes the state of maternal health in the
United States, including data and statistics on mortality
and morbidity. Discusses risks to maternal health, such as
high blood pressure, diabetes, infectious diseases, mental
health conditions, intimate partner violence, and more.
Recommends strategies and actions that individuals,
organizations, and communities can implement to improve
maternal health and reduce maternal morbidity and
mortality. Includes rural references throughout.
Date
12/2020
Type
Document
Organization
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Access · Closures of healthcare facilities and services · Health conditions · Health disparities · Healthcare quality · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mental health · Mortality · Policy · Public health · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Women