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Fast Fact #1
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Maternal mortality in the United States continues to increase. There is no one cause for the increase.
Fast Fact #2
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There are two national systems of maternal mortality surveillance, both administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fast Fact #3
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According to the CDC Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, pregnancy-related deaths increased from 7 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1987 to nearly 16 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2012.
Fast Fact #4
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A recent study using data from the CDC National Center for Health Statistics that took special care handling measurement issues across states estimated that maternal mortality increased in 48 states by 26.6% between 2000 and 2014. California showed a declining trend, and Texas experienced a sudden increase in maternal mortality in 2011-2012.
Fast Fact #5
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A state maternal mortality review process is vital to understanding why women are dying during pregnancy, childbirth, and the year postpartum.
Fast Fact #6
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Approximately half the states in the U.S. have a comprehensive maternal mortality review process.
