Accuracy of Maternal Mortality Rates and Updated NCHS Methodologies: Data Quality Matters
Maternal mortality is a growing concern for women in the United States. The upward trend of pregnancy-related causes of death is alarming and requires attention to data surveillance and analysis. This commentary discusses the history of maternal mortality data quality issues and considers whether the new methodology from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) … Continue reading “Accuracy of Maternal Mortality Rates and Updated NCHS Methodologies: Data Quality Matters”