Maternal mortality rates in the U.S.have _____ during the past 50 years.

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Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. have decreased during the past 50 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 1970 the maternal mortality rate was 18.0 deaths per 100,000 live births, while in 2018 it was 17.4 deaths per 100,000 live births, showing a steady decline. However, the U.S. still has a higher maternal mortality rate than many other developed countries, and there are significant racial disparities in maternal mortality rates.

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