Maternal mortality in the United States (IMAGE)
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The pregnancy checkbox on death certificates has led to an overestimation of maternal mortality and increasing death rates (Figure A). Maternal mortality based solely on cause-of-death information shows lower, stable rates and a decline in direct obstetric deaths (Figure B).
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Joseph KS, Lisonkova S, Boutin A, et al. Maternal mortality in the United States: are the high and rising rates due to changes in obstetrical factors, maternal medical conditions, or maternal mortality surveillance? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2023.12.038.
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