Insights from Preventability Assessments Across 42 State and City Maternal Mortality Reviews in the United States

Key Points

• The research aims to analyze trends and causes of maternal mortality through local reviews across various states and cities in the US.
• Conducted assessments through Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) across 42 states and cities.
• Collected and analyzed data on maternal deaths to identify causes and preventability.
• Developed recommendations based on common findings across reviews.
• Identified a persistent upward trend in maternal mortality rates over the past three decades.
• Highlighted unique causes and preventability factors across different states and cities.
• Produced actionable recommendations aimed at reducing maternal deaths based on identified trends.