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The U.S. maternal mortality rate doubled in the past 25 years.
The United States spends $98 billion annually on hospitalization for pregnancy and childbirth, but the US maternal mortality rate has doubled in the past 25 years. The U.S. ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality, meaning 49 countries were better at keeping new mothers alive.
See who’s number one – and who’s last – in today’s infographic, then discuss below. Why the decline despite the high investment?
: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals: “Maternal mortality in the United States: A human rights failure” More
: Time: “Too many women dying in US while having babies” More
: Huffington Post: “No Mother’s Day: Every 90 seconds a woman dies becoming a mother” More
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