More than 80% of U.S. maternal deaths are preventable.

viralpandu Federal analysis 's official investigation of maternal deaths showed that many could have been prevented.

What causes maternal deaths?

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The remaining deaths were caused by infection, embolism, cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure-related disorders.

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Most of these deaths happen to women of colour, such as black and indigenous women.

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839 of the 1,018 deaths happened up to a year after giving birth.

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According to the report, mental health problems like suicide or overdose were the main cause, followed by extreme bleeding, or haemorrhage.

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About 22% of deaths happened during pregnancy, and 25% happened on the day of delivery or within a week of delivery.

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