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Rates of Postpartum Depression Doubled in the Last Decade

November 21, 2024

What: Researchers found postpartum depression more than doubled, going from 9% in 2010 to 19% in 2021. The largest increases were seen among Asian and Island Pacific women (280% increase) and Black women (140% increase).

Key line: “While rising PPD may reflect improved screening and diagnosis practices, the persistently high rates highlight the need to develop and implement interventions to prevent the condition while expanding efforts to mitigate the impact of PPD on maternal and child health.”

Source: JAMA Network Open // https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2826508

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