Maternal Mortality

Maternal mortality, a key health indicator, reflects systemic issues such as poor healthcare quality and social challenges.

The United States, and specifically Georgia, has seen a rising rate of pregnancy-related maternal deaths, defined as deaths during pregnancy or within one year post-pregnancy due to pregnancy complications or exacerbated pre-existing conditions.

To address this, Georgia is enhancing efforts to collect and review maternal death data, aiming to identify determinants and prevent future occurrences.