Maternal mortality in the United States: are the high and rising rates due to changes in obstetrical factors, maternal medical conditions, or maternal mortality surveillance? (www.ajog.org)

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New paper casts doubt on the often reported huge rise in maternal deaths in the United States over the past 20 years. They put the blame firmly on a change in the reporting method.

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[-] some_guy 1 points 7 months ago

I’ll say all three contribute at verying degrees.

this post was submitted on 30 May 2024

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