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How Mental Health and Social Determinants Are Driving Maternal Mortality

When it comes to maternal safety, mental health and social determinant factors are major contributors to the outcomes of the patients. Download this white paper to learn more on:

  • Strategies for improving maternal mortality rates
  • New findings on maternal mental health
  • Social determinants of maternal mental health
  • Racial disparities and how social determinants affect maternal mortality
  • Five actions to combat the maternal mortality crisis

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Almost one in nine pregnancy-related deaths in the United States had mental health conditions as the underlying cause. This stark new statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adds another dimension to the alarming problem of maternal mortality in the U.S., which got worse during the pandemic.

What are the drivers behind this sobering reality, and how can we work to improve it? New findings indicate that a more well-rounded approach to targeting the underlying causes can help inform solutions.

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