Maternal Death Rate in 2021: On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report showing that maternal death rates in the United States have increased by 38% for 2021. Based on data from the National Vital Statistics System, they suggested this rise could have been compounded by COVID-19 pandemic. Mortality rates were calculated as number of deaths per 100,000 births; data … Continue reading CDC Data Shows 38% Increase in U.S. Maternal Death Rate in 2021