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flag U.S. maternal deaths declined in 2024 to the lowest rate since 2018, but racial and age disparities persist.

flag Maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2024, with the mortality rate at 17.9 per 100,000 live births, the lowest since 2018, according to CDC data. flag The drop follows a pandemic-era rise, with 649 deaths reported in 2024 compared to 669 in 2023. flag Provisional data suggests a continued decline in 2025, though final numbers may change. flag Despite the improvement, stark disparities remain: Black women faced a maternal death rate of 44.8 per 100,000—over three times higher than white women’s rate of 14.2. flag Women aged 40 and older also faced significantly higher risks. flag Experts say the gains are modest and highlight ongoing systemic inequities, stressing the need for sustained efforts to improve maternal health outcomes.

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