U.S. maternal mortality within a global context: Historical trends, current state, and future directions

Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
"Douthard, Regina A.
Martin, Iman K.;
Chapple-McGruder, Theresa
Langer, Ana
Chang, Soju
Publisher
National Library of Medicine
Date
February 2021
Publication
Journal of Women's Health
Abstract / Description

In the United States, despite significant investment and the efforts of multiple maternal health stakeholders, maternal mortality (MM) has reemerged since 1987 and MM disparity has persisted since 1935. This article provides a review of the U.S. MM trajectory throughout its history up to its current state. From this longitudinal perspective, MM trends and themes are evaluated within a global context in an effort to understand the problems and contributing factors. This article describes domestic and worldwide strategies recommended by maternal health stakeholders to reduce MM. (author abstract)

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