Serious disparities persist in maternal death rates in the U.S.

Serious disparities persist in maternal death rates in the U.S.

Published: April 24, 2026

Duration: 3:47

U.S. maternal death rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but serious disparities persist. A recent study finds that the rate of maternal deaths in the United States disproportionately impacts Black women. Read the full article.


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