August 6, 2026 · Obstetrics and gynecology · DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006396

Trends in Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the United States: Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System, 2005-2024

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The authors aimed to analyze trends in pregnancy-related mortality and the underlying causes of these deaths in the United States from 2005 to 2024, utilizing data from the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System. They found significant fluctuations in the overall mortality ratio, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with cardiovascular conditions and infections being the leading causes of death. The study highlights the need for ongoing surveillance to inform public health strategies addressing pregnancy-related mortality.

Fanny Njie, Lisa M Hollier, Crystal Gibson, Carla Syverson, Deborah Burch, Elizabeth Clark, David A Goodman, Antoinette T Nguyen, Ashley A Busacker

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