Maternal Mortality Trends in 2022

SOURCE www.npr.org
Maternal mortality improved in 2022, dropping back down to 2020 levels after spiking in 2021, as per CDC report.

Key Points

  • Maternal mortality rates decreased in 2022.
  • Rates returned to 2020 levels after an increase in 2021.

Pros

  • Reduction in maternal mortality rates in 2022 compared to 2021.
  • Return to 2020 levels is a positive sign of improvement.