Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Among Indigenous Women in the United States

Indigenous women are at increased risk for severe maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly those who live in rural areas.

OBJECTIVE:

To describe delivery-related severe maternal morbidity and mortality among indigenous women compared with non-Hispanic white (white) women, distinguishing rural and urban residents.

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