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Apr 26, 2024 · Learn about the global trends, causes, and solutions for maternal deaths, which are preventable complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Find out how WHO supports countries to reduce the maternal mortality ratio and improve women's health.
This report presents data from the National Vital Statistics System on maternal deaths and rates by age group and race and Hispanic origin in 2021. The maternal mortality rate for 2021 was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, with significant increases from 2020 and 2019.
May 28, 2024 · The CDC analyzed data from maternal mortality review committees on 525 pregnancy-related deaths in 38 states in 2020. The leading causes of death varied by race and ethnicity, and over 80% of deaths were preventable.
May 25, 2023 · The AMA discusses the latest CDC data on the 40% increase in U.S. maternal deaths in 2021, and the factors that contribute to the disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Learn how the AMA advocates for better access to care, telehealth, and postpartum coverage to improve maternal health outcomes.
Learn about the global trends, causes, and inequalities of maternal mortality, and how UNICEF and partners are working to reduce it. Find data on maternal mortality ratio, lifetime risk, and Sustainable Development Goal target.
Explore global data and research on pregnancy-related death, how it varies across regions and countries, and how it has changed over time. See interactive charts, maps, and scenarios of what is possible to reduce maternal mortality.
This report presents data from the National Vital Statistics System on maternal deaths in 2022 by age group and race and Hispanic origin. The maternal mortality rate decreased to 22.3 per 100,000 live births, but remained higher for Black women than for other groups.
