US Maternal Mortality Rates Show Significant Decline in 2022, Particularly for Black Women

Atlanta, Georgia – A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year. The maternal mortality rate fell from 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2021 to 22.3 per 100,000 in 2022. Despite this improvement, Black women still … Read more

Maternal Mortality Rates Under Scrutiny: Are US Numbers Inflated?

Atlanta, Georgia – Recent data suggests that maternal mortality rates in the United States may be seeing a concerning increase. However, questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of these statistics and whether they are being inflated. The rising number of maternal deaths has sparked discussions among healthcare professionals and researchers. Some experts argue that improvements … Read more

Maternal Mortality Rate Study Reveals Surprising Findings in the US

An alarming rise in maternal mortality rates is causing concern in the United States. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed a significant increase of approximately 40% in the country’s maternal mortality rate in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births in … Read more

Child Mortality Rate Declines in Southern Asia, But Millions Still at Risk from Preventable Causes

Dhaka, Bangladesh – A recent UNICEF report reveals a 72 percent decrease in the mortality rate for children under the age of 5 in Southern Asia over the past 30 years. Despite this progress, millions of children are still succumbing to preventable causes, emphasizing the ongoing need for interventions and healthcare improvements in the region. … Read more

Maternal Mortality Rates Decrease With Improved Identification of Pregnancy-Related Deaths

New York City, NY – A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reveals a significant impact on maternal mortality rates when pregnancy is among the documented causes of death. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, led by K.S. Joseph, M.D., Ph.D., conducted an analysis of maternal … Read more

Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Found to Drive Excess Natural-Cause Mortality, Study Reveals

Boston, MA – A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania has uncovered compelling evidence linking excess mortality rates attributed to natural causes with uncounted COVID-19 deaths in the United States. Contradicting previous claims that these deaths were due to factors like COVID-19 vaccinations or … Read more