| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xviii, 193 pages)) : illustrations, maps |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
The United States faces an alarmingly high rate of maternal morbidity and mortality, distinguishing it from other high-income countries that have achieved decreases in these rates in recent years. U.S. maternal morbidity and mortality rates are disproportionate across racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and geographic groups. Statistics on maternal health outcomes reveal that there are challenges to protecting both the lives and future health of birthing people and their children. Recognizing the urgency of this growing problem, the National Academies Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice convened a 2-day virtual workshop, Advancing Maternal Health Equity and Reducing Maternal Mortality. The workshop examined the current state of maternal health in the United States and explored the factors needed to help communities and health care systems become more effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality and improving health outcomes through the fourth trimester. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions of the workshop. |
| Funding |
This activity was supported by the March of Dimes, Merck & Co., Ronald McDonald House Charities Global, and the National Academy of Medicine. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project. |
| Contents |
Front matter -- Proceedings of a workshop -- Appendix A: workshop agenda -- Appendix B: biographical sketches of workshop speakers, moderators, and planning committee members |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Mothers -- Mortality.
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Mothers -- Mortality. |
| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Congress
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| Added Author |
Alper, Joe, rapporteur.
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Martinez, Rose Marie, 1956- rapporteur.
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McHugh, Kelly, rapporteur.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice., issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Advancing Maternal Health Equity and Reducing Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2021 9780309093545 |
| ISBN |
9780309093552 |
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0309093554 |
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9780309093576 (electronic bk.) |
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0309093570 (electronic bk.) |
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9780309093545 |
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0309093546 |
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