Year: 2024 Source: Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). 6 p.. SIEC No: 20240347
• Pregnancy-related deaths occurred during pregnancy, delivery, and up to a year postpartum. • The leading cause of pregnancy related death varied by race and ethnicity. • Over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were determined to be preventable.