Health Affairs November 20, 2024
Despite a presidential declaration of a crisis and continued bipartisan support for increased funding and research, maternal mortality persists as a devastating issue, claiming the lives of hundreds of women per year in the United States. Nearly 80 percent of maternal deaths are preventable, and maternal mortality disproportionately affects Black women, who are three times more likely to die during pregnancy or in the year thereafter than their White counterparts. A number of contributing factors have surfaced in research—advanced maternal age, chronic illness, mental health conditions, and racism or bias—making clear the need for increased diversity and sensitivity training for providers and initiatives to increase access and education for patients. None of these factors occurs in a silo. Health is...
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