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Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Illinois’ latest maternal mortality report shows 94 pregnancy-related deaths in 2021–22—91% deemed preventable—with substance ...
STAT

U.S. maternal mortality rate increased 27% over five years, NIH study finds

Anil Oza is a general assignment reporter at STAT focused on the NIH and health equity. You can reach him on Signal at aniloza.16. A new U.S. government paper documenting an increase in maternal ...
WAPT

Mississippi has second-highest maternal mortality rate in the US, new report shows

THEIR NAMES AND A MOTIVE HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED. NEW TONIGHT... MISSISSIPPI MOTHERS ARE DYING IN CHILDBIRTH AT ONE OF THE HIGHEST RATES IN THE COUNTRY. THAT'S ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FROM THE BIRTH ...
Los Angeles Times

California surgeon general sets goal of reducing maternal mortality by 50%

California’s surgeon general has unveiled an initiative to reduce maternal mortality and set a goal of halving the rate of deaths related to pregnancy and birth by December 2026. “We have the lowest ...
Heartland

Preexisting Conditions Strongly Affect Maternal Mortality: Report

Maternal mortality rates are on the rise for all races in the United States and are strongly affected by the health of a woman before she conceives, a Texas advisory committee to the U.S Commission on ...
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Report: Tennessee has worst score in US for maternal mortality, among worst for infant mortality

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A report released Monday says that Tennessee has some of the worst infant and maternal death rates in the country. March of Dimes said that the U.S. is not doing enough to ...
Healio

'It is no wonder' the US has a maternal mortality crisis: Here's why and what can be done

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Forbes

Mississippi Declares Public Health Emergency Over Infant Mortality

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Angelica Geter writes about community-centered paths to health equity. Aug 28, 2025, 06:12pm EDT Mississippi high infant mortality ...