Friday, August 24, 2012
More US mothers dying despite expensive care
Released: Aug. 24, 2012 Health Care ?
We (USA) sink to 50th in maternal mortality
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?
How do we know?
Check the original sources behind the fact:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “Pregnancy-related Mortality in the United States”
• World Health Organization: “Trends in Maternal Mortality: 1990 to 2008”
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What do others say?
Here are stories and opinion relating to this fact. We didn’t base the fact on them. Some argue a point of view. That’s them talking, not us. To suggest an addition, use the comment thread.
• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals: “Maternal mortality in the United States: A human rights failure”
• Time: “Too many women dying in US while having babies”
• RELATED VIDEO
ABC News video: “Maternal mortality: Dangers of childbirth” ABC News May 05, 2011
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• More US mothers dying despite expensive care
The Medical Ind is on the same page as the Taliban when it comes to the reproductive rights of women.
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