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Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates over the course of two decades.
Mortality rates for Minnesotan Hispanic mothers increased by more than 105%.
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Among wealthy nations, the U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality, which is defined as a death during pregnancy or up to a year afterward. Common causes include excessive bleeding, infection, heart disease, suicide and drug overdose.