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flag U.S. stillbirth rate dropped 2% in 2024 to 5.4 per 1,000 pregnancies, lowest in decades, but disparities remain.

flag The U.S. stillbirth rate fell 2% in 2024 to 5.4 per 1,000 pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, the lowest in decades but not a record low, according to the CDC. flag Nearly 20,000 fetal deaths occurred, with significant drops in Colorado, Utah, and Mississippi, though Mississippi still has the highest rate at 7.8. flag The state declared a public health emergency to expand maternal care access and eliminate maternity care deserts. flag Despite progress, disparities persist, with Black and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander mothers facing higher rates, and experts stress the need for sustained efforts to reduce stillbirths.

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