US maternal mortality rate declines to its lowest since 2018, CDC data shows

This is also the lowest rate seen since 2018, which had a maternal mortality rate of 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Becker's Hospital Review

Where US maternal mortality rates stand: 5 notes

In 2024, the U.S. maternal mortality rate was 17.9 deaths per 100,000 live births — the lowest level since 2018, according to a CDC report published March 4. Five notes: 1. In 2024, there were 649 ...
South Carolina Public Radio

How South Carolina compares to national trends in maternal mortality

New data from the CDC shows that, nationally, maternal deaths dipped (barely) in 2024. South Carolina is showing better ...
The Cardiology Advisor

DCM Mortality Trends: Persistent Racial and Sex Disparities in the US

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) mortality rates in the US have declined significantly since 2004, but major sex and racial disparities persist.