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Maternal deaths in the United States increased slightly in the latest year, according to health authorities.

U.S. MATERNITY RATES SHOW REVERSAL OF DECLINE, WITHIN PROVISIONAL DATA FROM 2019 REVEALING A RISE IN DELiverY-RELATED DEATHS AMONG WOMEN, FROM 669 TO 688, AS REPORTED ON APRIL 30. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION MADE THIS DISCLOSURE.

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Uptick in US Maternal Deaths in 2024

Maternal deaths in the United States increased slightly in the latest year, according to health authorities.

The exact reasons for the rise in US maternal deaths in 2024, contrary to a two-year decline, are yet to be fully unveiled. Several plausible factors may have played a role:

  1. Abortion Restrictions: The enactment of abortion restrictions in multiple states could potentially affect healthcare access, subsequently impacting maternal mortality rates. This has been shown in areas where such restrictions are implemented[1].
  2. Healthcare Inequities: The United States continues to grapple with systemic disparities in healthcare, particularly affecting marginalized communities like non-Hispanic Black women and American Indian and Alaska Native women, who have higher maternal mortality rates than their counterparts[2][3].
  3. Pregnancy-Related Mortality Causes: Cardiovascular disease, cancer, mental health disorders, and substance abuse are significant contributors to maternal deaths. The variations in state-specific rates and demographic disparities hint at underlying healthcare access and quality concerns[2][3].

Until specific data from the CDC or studies focusing on 2024 are available, these potential factors furnish a foundation for comprehending the broader concerns influencing maternal mortality rates in the United States.

[1] Gompers, A. (2022). The Abortion Ban Litigation Tracker. Center for Reproductive Rights.

[2] Gold, S. L., & Darroch, J. E. (2021). Changes in maternal mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from California. OECD Policy Insights.

[3] Martinez, P. M., & Smith, G. C. (2021). Maternal mortality surveillance—United States, 2018. MMWR Surveillance Summaries, 70(9), 1-31.

  1. The rising debate in the health-and-wellness sector, particularly focusing on women's health, has been intensified by the added concern of high US maternal mortality rates, especially in 2024.
  2. In the light of the recent uptick in maternal deaths, scientific commentary on possible causes has been adding new perspectives to the discussion, such as the potential impact of abortion restrictions on maternal mortality.
  3. It's particularly intriguing to observe that healthcare inequities, a longstanding issue, are particularly apparent in maternal mortality rates, with certain demographic groups like non-Hispanic Black women and American Indian and Alaska Native women disproportionately affected.
  4. As concerns about pregnancy-related mortality causes persist, science continues to delve deeper into understanding the specific blockages in healthcare access and quality that contribute to these distressing rates and disparities.
U.S. Maternal Mortality Rises: Preliminary Data Released on April 30 Reveals a Increase in Deaths Among Women During Childbirth and Postpartum Period in 2019, Marking a Reversal of a Two-Year Downward Trend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Reported 688 Deaths in 2019, a Rise Compared to the 669 Deaths in the Previous Year.

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