More U.S. women died around the time of childbirth last year, reversing 2 years of decline, according to provisional data posted Wednesday. [MedPage Today]

The CDC said 688 people died last year during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That's up from 669 deaths in 2023, but down from 2022 and 2021, when it was the highest level in more than 50 years.

The maternal mortality rate rose to 19 deaths per 100,000 live births, up from 18.6 the year before.

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