Fact Of The Day #26: Maternal Mortality Rate Rising Despite Expensive Care (INFOGRAPHIC)
Posted: 08/24/2012 8:58 am
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/24/maternal-mortality-rate-infographic_n_1827427.html
The United States spends $98 billion annually on hospitalization for pregnancy and childbirth, but the US maternal mortality rate has doubled in the past 25 years. The U.S. ranks 50th in the world for maternal mortality, meaning 49 countries were better at keeping new mothers alive.
See who's number one - and who's last - in today's infographic, then discuss below. Why the decline despite the high investment?
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