IG Live March 29: Maternal Mortality Remains 'Unacceptably High'

Despite being a high-income country, the U.S. has double the maternal death rate of most other developed nations, with racial disparities exacerbating the crisis.

In an observational study published in JAMA in 2023, researchers described maternal mortality rates as "unacceptably high," with Black women experiencing the highest rates of maternal deaths over two decades. These disparities persist regardless of income or education level, with Black women in the U.S. three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related complications. While a new study suggested that the CDC may be overcounting maternal deaths, the agency countered that the methods used in that study "produce a substantial undercount." Either way, the gravity of maternal mortality and racial disparities remain.

Join us live as we delve into the systemic factors perpetuating maternal inequities. See you there!

Featuring:

• Jeremy Faust, MD (moderator) editor-in-chief at MedPage Today (@jeremysamuelfaust)
• Monica McLemore, PhD, MPH, RN, professor and interim associate dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, at the University of Washington School of Nursing (@mclemoremr)

How do I join? Follow @MedPage on Instagram!

When is the event? Tune in Friday, March 29 at 2 p.m. ET

Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.

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