Maternal mortality in the United States has risen and is one of the most underreported public health crises in the United States. The U.S. maternal death rates continued to climb despite being among one of the most developed nations, and disproportionately impacted women in rural and underserved communities.
Dr. Niraj Chavan, the Division Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine and OB Services at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the rising maternal mortality rate, what the cause might be and possible solutions to the problem.
