Abstract:INTRODUCTION:
Existing studies in the literature analyze self-reported use of substances or utilize prenatal laboratory testing to assess the prevalence of illicit substances in pregnant women. Our study explores a novel use of quantitative autopsy toxicology to understand trends and associations in maternal mortality.
METHODS:
This study was a retrospective review of pregnant women referred to the Clark County medical examiner from 2000-2015. Medical r… Show more
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