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How the U.S. is addressing its maternal mortality crisis

What the U.S. is doing to address its deepening maternal mortality crisis

Aired 05/27/2023

PBS News Hour

How the U.S. is addressing its maternal mortality crisis

Clip: 5/27/2023 | 6m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

What the U.S. is doing to address its deepening maternal mortality crisis

The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Carole Johnson, head of the Health Resources and Services Administration, joins Ali Rogin to discuss what the federal government is doing to help.

Aired 05/27/2023

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