US maternal mortality rate decreased to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births.

2022 saw a decrease in the US maternal mortality rate after three consecutive years of increases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The maternal mortality rate fell to 22.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, a decline from the 2021 rate of 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. This decrease in maternal deaths is attributed to factors such as reduced COVID-19 pandemic fears and improved access to healthcare services.

May 02, 2024
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