Coverage dated July 2, 2023 to July 4, 2023

Study: Maternal deaths widespread beyond the South

Headline from Axios, on the newest of 2 developments

Deaths were highest in Black people, but largest increases were seen among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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Jul 3, 2023
US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race and geography
Headline from 12News Phoenix ·
Jul 5, 2023Newest
Study: Maternal deaths widespread beyond the South
Headline from Axios ·

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WFMZ Allentown
Maternal deaths in the US more than doubled over two decades. Black mothers died at the highest rate (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Jul 2, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled in two decades in unequal proportions. Black mothers died at
Fox News
US maternal deaths more than doubled over the past 2 decades with some groups being affected more than others (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Fox News's feed description
United States maternal deaths have more than doubled over the past two decades. Certain groups died at higher rates than others, with Black mothers dying at the nation's highest rate.
WHAS Louisville
US maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race and geography (opens WHAS Louisville)
Published Jul 2, 2023
WHAS Louisville's feed description
Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers.
The Guardian
US maternal deaths have doubled since 1999 with most among Black mothers (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 2, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The south and the midwest were hit hard, and the greatest increases were seen in Native American and Alaska Native women
Al Jazeera
Black women hit hardest as maternal death rates soar in US (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
US maternal mortality rate findings should be ‘call to action’, researcher says, as deaths more than double in 20 years.
The Columbian
U.S. maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race and geography (opens The Columbian)
Published Jul 2, 2023
The Columbian's feed description
Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the tragedy unfolded unequally.
PBS NewsHour
U.S. maternal deaths more than doubled over 20 years. Here's who fared the worst (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jul 2, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
A new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers.
Oregon Capital Chronicle
Study shows sharp increases in maternal deaths over two decades (opens Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Oregon Capital Chronicle's feed description
A study from the University of Washington shows maternal mortality rates more than doubled in some states between 1999 and 2019.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New study finds dramatic spike in maternal deaths among all U.S. racial, ethnic groups (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
From 1999 to 2019, the maternal death rate in the United States for women within a year after pregnancy more than doubled.
Washington Times
U.S. maternal deaths more than doubled over two decades in unequal proportions for race, geography (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the tragedy unfolded unequally.
Louisiana Illuminator
Study shows sharp increases in maternal deaths over two decades - Louisiana Illuminator (opens Louisiana Illuminator)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Louisiana Illuminator's feed description
A study shows maternal deaths more than doubled in some states between 1999 and 2019, with sharp increases for some racial and ethnic groups.
NBC News
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, and most deaths were among Black women (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 2, 2023
NBC News's feed description
There were an estimated 1,210 maternal deaths in 2019, compared with 505 in 1999, according to the study.
PhillyVoice
Maternal deaths in the U.S. have more than doubled since 1999, study finds (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jul 2, 2023
PhillyVoice's feed description
Increases were observed across all racial groups, but Black people are twice as likely than white people to die during pregnancy, childbirth or the year after delivery
Voice of America
Maternal Deaths in US More Than Doubled Over Two Decades (opens Voice of America)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Black mothers died at the nation's highest rates; largest increases in deaths found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers
Miami County Republic
U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades (opens Miami County Republic)
Published Jul 2, 2023
Miami County Republic's feed description
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The number of pregnant and postpartum women who die in the United States has more than doubled in two decades, hitting particular racial
CBS News
Maternal deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over two decades with Black mothers dying at the highest rate (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 2, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Black mothers died at the nation's highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers, a study found.
Portland Press Herald
Pregnancy-associated deaths in U.S. more than doubled over 2 decades. Black mothers fared the worst. (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers.
NPR
The rate of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. is going up, study shows (opens NPR)
Published Jul 3, 2023
NPR's feed description
A new study finds that maternal mortality in the U.S. has risen dramatically over the past 20 years. Rates are particularly high among Black and Native American groups.
Triblive
Maternal deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over two decades. Black mothers died at the highest rate (opens Triblive)
Published Jul 3, 2023
Triblive's feed description
Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the tragedy unfolded unequally. Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers.
Black Enterprise
U.S. Maternal Mortality More Than Doubled Since 1999, Most Deaths Among Black Women (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Black Enterprise's feed description
The number of U.S. maternal mortality cases for women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled, the highest deaths among Black women.
Wyoming Public Media
U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Here's who is most at risk (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The rate at which women in the U.S. are dying from pregnancy related causes more than doubled in recent decades. A new study, published in JAMA shows Black women and Native Americans are most at risk.
Alaska Public Media
U.S. maternal deaths keep rising. Here's who is most at risk. (opens Alaska Public Media)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Alaska Public Media's feed description
The worst outcomes were among Black women, Native American and Alaska Native people.
Axios
Study: Maternal deaths widespread beyond the South (opens Axios)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Axios's feed description
Deaths were highest in Black people, but largest increases were seen among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

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