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"The Day Ahead" is taking a look at the alarming statistics behind maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. and what is being done to address the ongoing health risks mothers and babies face.
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Higher In U.S. Than Many Other Countries
Despite being one of the most powerful countries in the world, the U.S. fares worse in pregnancy-related deaths than other developed countries.
Maternal Mortality Rates Are Higher In U.S. Than Many Other Countries
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