Pregnancy-Related Mortality in Hispanic Women in the United States

Hopkins, Frederick W; MacKay, Andrea P.; Koonin, Lisa M.; Berg, Cynthia J.; Irwin, Molly; Atrash, Hani K.

doi:10.1097/00006250-199911000-00020

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“…89 In contrast, the most common causes of pregnancy-related deaths in black women were cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular conditions, preeclampsia and eclampsia, hemorrhage, and embolism. 89 The leading cause of maternal death in Hispanic women is hypertensive disease, for which they have a 3 times higher risk of death compared with other race and ethnic groups. 89 Minority patients who experience SMM have greater rates of mortality compared with non-Hispanic white patients.…”

Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…89 The leading cause of maternal death in Hispanic women is hypertensive disease, for which they have a 3 times higher risk of death compared with other race and ethnic groups. 89 Minority patients who experience SMM have greater rates of mortality compared with non-Hispanic white patients. For example, among women diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders, researchers have found that black women are 10 times more likely to die than non-Hispanic white women, and Hispanic women are 8 times more likely to die than non-Hispanic white women.…”

Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In a report from 9 states’ Maternal Mortality Review Committees published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, >70% of all maternal deaths could be attributed to hemorrhage, cardiovascular conditions, infection, cardiomyopathy, embolism, preeclampsia, and eclampsia and mental health conditions 88. The 5 most common causes of death in white women were cardiovascular conditions, hemorrhage, infection, mental health conditions, and cardiomyopathy 89. In contrast, the most common causes of pregnancy-related deaths in black women were cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular conditions, preeclampsia and eclampsia, hemorrhage, and embolism 89.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The 5 most common causes of death in white women were cardiovascular conditions, hemorrhage, infection, mental health conditions, and cardiomyopathy 89. In contrast, the most common causes of pregnancy-related deaths in black women were cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular conditions, preeclampsia and eclampsia, hemorrhage, and embolism 89. The leading cause of maternal death in Hispanic women is hypertensive disease, for which they have a 3 times higher risk of death compared with other race and ethnic groups 89…”

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confidence: 99%

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Peripartum racial/ethnic disparities

Lange

Toledo

2021

International Anesthesiology Clinics

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Racial and ethnic disparities are prevalent within health care, despite advances in medicine and public health. 1 Although there are multiple definitions for disparities, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines disparities as a difference or gap that exists between 2 groups that is statistically significant, > 10%, and indicates poor-quality care for the minority group. 1 Throughout this text, we will be using the AHRQ definition of disparities. Furthermore, throughout the text, we will use the United States Census Bureau race categories: white, black, or African American, American Indian, or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Other/Pacific Islander, and primarily discuss maternal health disparities within the US. 2 Addressing disparities has been a focus of the US Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People initiative for decades, with the most recent Healthy People 2020 establishing a need for health equity in the United States. 3 Childbirth is the most common reason for admission to a hospital in this country, 4 with 3.8 million children born in the United States last year. Thirty percent of the US population self-identifies as a racial or ethnic minority. 5 Disparities have been demonstrated in multiple aspects of maternal care and outcomes. 6 In this article, we will present an overview of peripartum racial/ethnic disparities and address potential structural solutions to improve maternal health equity.

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Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Disparities In Maternal Mortalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Peripartum racial/ethnic disparities

Lange

Toledo

2021

International Anesthesiology Clinics

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“…These rates varied among Hispanic subgroups. The highest rates were found in foreign‐born Puerto Rican women where the rate was 13.5 per 100,000 live births (14). Hispanic women experienced the similar risk factors for pregnancy‐related death as non‐Hispanic African‐American women, namely, little or no prenatal care, increased age, and higher parity.…”

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Maternal Mortality

Krulewich¹

2001

J Midwife Womens Health

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Edioral ical abortifacient is considerable. The serious levels of morbidity and mortality from illegal abortion must be faced by medical professionals, government officials , and the general public. Of course, RU 486 therapy should always be provided under medical supervision. In the developed world, where abortion is legal the use of the drug is a lesser physical and emotional undertaking for a woman than the surgical procedure even in less than ideal circumstances, and where abortion is not legal, the drug poses considerably less risk than illegal surgical abortion. In the less developed world, the advantages for women and their societies of so safe, efficacious, and economical a treatment are immense. O

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A Clinical Study of Evaluate the Cases of Third Trimester Bleeding Per Vagina

Jabin

Kumari

Jha

2021

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Aims and Objectives: To nd out the incidence of third trimester bleeding in our institution. To evaluate the patients with full medical, surgical and obstetrical history clinical examination, relevant investigations and obstetrical management. Maternal and perinatal outcome. Evaluation of preventive measures to reduce the complications of third trimester bleeding and to improve perinatal and maternal outcome. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted among the patients admitted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of DARBHANGA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, LAHERIASARAI, BIHAR. During this study from December 2018 to November 2020 a total number of 9334 mother were delivered among which 112 were diagnosed as having third trimester bleeding per vagina. Result: Perinatal and maternal mortality much higher in the third trimester bleeding per vagina cases. Majority of perinatal mortality occurs in abruptio placentae (47.5%) and only one maternal death occurred in abruption placental. 62.29% of cases were major degree of placenta praevia of which dangerous type II posterior variety was found in 19.67% cases. Conclusion: Blood transfusion facility and round the clock operative facility are very much needed. All efforts are to be made for motivating the mother for acceptance of family planning and to reduce unwanted pregnancy and to encourage small-family norms. The transportation system should be improved for referral of the patients to the next level of care. Liberal and judicious use of caesarean section is also important to achieve the goal of better maternal and perinatal outcome. Finally, the provision of a well equipped neonatal care unit should be available throughout the country

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Pregnancy-Related Mortality in Hispanic Women in the United States

Cited by 4 publications

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Peripartum racial/ethnic disparities

Peripartum racial/ethnic disparities

Maternal Mortality

A Clinical Study of Evaluate the Cases of Third Trimester Bleeding Per Vagina

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