The Most Common Causes of Maternal Death May Surprise You

A new national analysis reveals that the most common causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women are not traditional medical complications, but preventable injuries and violence. Columbia University researchers report that injuries and violence are now the primary causes of death among pregnant and recently postpartum women. Specifically, accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide […]Health,Columbia University Irving Medical Center,Epidemiology,Pregnancy,Public Health#Common #Maternal #Death #Surprise1771174446