Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Fort Wayne: A Critical Issue
Addressing the pressing concern of maternal morbidity and mortality in Fort Wayne requires a concerted effort from healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the community. By delving into the root causes, implementing effective interventions, and advocating for maternal health rights, we can strive towards improving outcomes and ensuring the well-being of mothers in the region.
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MATERNAL MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY FORT WAYNE, WE HAVE A PROBLEM
INDIANA MATERNAL MORTALITY ( THESE ARE ACTUAL NUMBERS NOT RATES) Year Total White Black Other Hispanic 2013 35 23 9 3 (1) 2014 39 29 7 3 (1) 2015 48 41 6 1 (4) 2016 50 40 7 3 (4)
ALLEN COUNTY MATERNAL MORTALITY (THESE ARE ACTUAL NUMBERS NOT RATES) 2013- 2 DEATHS 2014- 1 DEATH 2015- 2 DEATHS 2016- 1 DEATH
THE FOCUS ABOUT 3 IN 5 PREGNANCY- RELATED DEATHS COULD BE PREVENTED
SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY THE MOST SEVERE PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS, SUCH AS A HEART ATTACK OR HEMORRHAGE, ARE ALSO KNOWN AS SEVERE MATERNAL MORBIDITY (SMM). EVERY YEAR, SMM AFFECT MORE THAN 50,000 WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES, AND THIS NUMBER IS INCREASING. CDC-MATERNAL HEALTH-AT A GLANCE 2016
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS THE MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE IDENTIFIED CONTRIBUTING FACTORS AND STRATEGIES TO PREVENT FUTURE PREGNANCY-RELATED DEATHS-MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEES, 13 STATES, 2013-2017 (CDC-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT {WEEKLY/MAY 10,2019/68(18);423-429})
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ACCESS TO CLINICAL CARE (EARLY PRENATAL CARE IS A MUST) UNSTABLE HOUSING LACK OF, OR INADEQUATE, TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS OBESITY AND ASSOCIATED CHRONIC DISEASE COMPLICATIONS
CHRONIC DISEASES JUST TO NAME ONE-HYPERTENSION 32% (1 IN EVERY 3 ADULTS) OF AMERICANS HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE NEARLY 44% OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND 48% OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN HAVE SOME FORM OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE THAT INCLUDES HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE IN THE US. ABOUT 2 OUT OF EVERY 5 AFRICAN AMERICAN ADULTS HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AND LESS THAN HALF OF THEM HAVE IT UNDER CONTROL. (CDC FACT SHEETS-DIVISION FOR HEART DISEASE AND STROKE PREVENTION)
STRATEGIES IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS ENHANCE EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING HABITS ENHANCE EFFORTS REGARDING WEIGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ENHANCE EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITIES
THE ISSUE BLACK WOMEN-3 TO 4 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM A PREGNANCY-RELATED COMPLICATION THAN THEIR WHITE COUNTERPARTS. AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN HAVE ACCOUNTED FOR 42 DEATHS/100,000 LIVE BIRTHS VERSUS 12 DEATHS/100,000 LIVE BIRTHS AMONG WHITE WOMEN (POWERTODECIDE.ORG/NEWS/REDUCING-DISPARITIES-BLACK-MATERNAL-HEALTH APRIL 17, 2019)
