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U.S. stillbirth rate dropped 2% in 2024 to 5.4 per 1,000 pregnancies, lowest in decades, but disparities remain.
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.
Nearly 20,000 fetal deaths occurred, with significant drops in Colorado, Utah, and Mississippi, though Mississippi still has the highest rate at 7.8.
The state declared a public health emergency to expand maternal care access and eliminate maternity care deserts.
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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La tasa de mortinatos en EE. UU. cayó un 2% en 2024 a 5,4 por cada 1,000 embarazos, la más baja en décadas, pero las disparidades siguen existiendo.