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Pregnancy-Associated and Pregnancy-Related Mortality have been increasing in Colorado since 2014. 90% of those deaths were deemed preventable by the maternal mortality and morbidity review committee (MMRC).
Mortality ratios represent the number of deaths per 100,000 live births.



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90% of maternal deaths are preventable.
As determined by maternal morbidity and mortality committee (MMRC)



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Infant Mortality varies substantially by race and ethnicity, with higher rates among infants identified as Black, Multi-racial or Hispanic.
Race / Ethnicity mortality rates per 1,000 live births, on average from 2020-2024 in Colorado.


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Infant Mortality rates are nearly 3x higher among Black infants as White infants.
Race / Ethnicity mortality rates per 1,000 live births, on average from 2020-2024 in Colorado.


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C-Section Rates for Low-Risk Births Have Risen in Colorado Over the Past 30 Years, But Remain Below the National Goal.
NTSV C-Section Rate (%)



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C-Section Rates for Low-Risk Births Have Risen in Colorado Over the Past 30 Years
NTSV C-section rate (%)



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Infant Mortality varies by Race and Ethnicity, with the highest rates among Other/Unknown, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, and Black or African American women.
Race / Ethnicity mortality rates per 1,000 live births, on average from 2020-2024 in Colorado.

 
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