What: Researchers analyzed five years of maternal mortality data and discovered substantial variation by state—for example, some states experienced higher homicide-related deaths while others saw more drug overdose fatalities among pregnant women.
Key line: “The information in this study may provide relevant guidance for state and local intervention strategies to advance the health, safety, and well-being of women during pregnancy and beyond.”
Source: JAMA Network Open
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