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Overview of US Maternal Mortality Policy
Jennifer C Villavicencio1, Katherine W McHugh2, Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Clinical Therapeutics
|February 25, 2020
Summary
The US maternal mortality rate is increasing, with women of color facing disproportionate risks. This article reviews policies to address this critical public health issue.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Maternal Health
Background:
- The United States faces a rising maternal mortality rate, diverging from peer nations.
- Complex factors contribute to maternal deaths, with a notable disproportionate risk for women of color.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of current policies and policy challenges.
- To identify strategies for improving maternal mortality rates in the US.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis
- Literature review
- Data synthesis
Main Results:
- Identified key policy areas and ongoing challenges in maternal mortality reduction.
- Highlighted disparities in maternal health outcomes for women of color.
Conclusions:
- Urgent policy interventions are needed to address the rising US maternal mortality rate.
- Policies must prioritize equity to reduce the disproportionate risk faced by women of color.
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