EPISODE · Mar 16, 2023 · 9 MIN
New CDC report shows sharp rise in U.S. maternal deaths
from POLITICO's Pulse Check · host POLITICO
The number of maternal deaths shot up nearly 40 percent in the U.S. in 2021, according to CDC data released Thursday, cementing America’s status as one of the most dangerous wealthy nations to be pregnant and give birth. Krista Mahr talks with host Ben Leonard about the stark rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The number of maternal deaths shot up nearly 40 percent in the U.S. in 2021, according to CDC data released Thursday, cementing America’s status as one of the most dangerous wealthy nations to be pregnant and give birth. Krista Mahr talks with host Ben Leonard about the stark rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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