As 'shocking' maternal mortality disparity worsens for Black mothers, Long Island experts say efforts will take time
The state Health Department has told hospitals to have guidelines in place to help them better recognize and treat conditions ...
Maternal death rates fall as disparities widen: CDC
Maternal deaths have dropped in the U.S. with the exception of Black mothers, according to data released this week from the ...
Mainstream Media Mislead on a Decline in the U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate
The CDC reports a significant decline in maternal mortality though a slight increase for African American women, and media focus on the latter.
Black maternal mortality rate rises as other groups see declines
Black women saw their maternal mortality rate increase from 49.5 deaths per 100,000 live births to 50.3 over one year, while every other racial group experienced declines.
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'It is no wonder' the US has a maternal mortality crisis: Here's why and what can be done
The U.S. maternal mortality crisis is driven by various factors, but primary care providers are uniquely positioned to ...
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CDC: U.S. maternal mortality rate declined in 2023
The U.S. maternal mortality rate decreased to 18.6 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, down from 22.3 in 2022, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Racial gap widens in maternal mortality around time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023. That's ...
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Mortality rate for Black mothers has not improved, CDC data shows
New data from the CDC shows that Black women are three and a half times more likely to die due to pregnancy complications ...
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The CDC Says Black Maternal Deaths Are Still Increasing. Here Are 3 Things That Need To Change
Why do Black mothers in America continue dying at alarming rates in a healthcare system equipped with cutting-edge technology ...