CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report Pregnancy-Related Deaths Happen Before, During, and Up to a Year After Delivery

What

According to the latest CDC Vital Signs report, pregnancy-related deaths can occur during pregnancy, at delivery, and even up to a year afterward (post-partum). Every pregnancy-related death is tragic, and 60 percent are preventable. New data take a look at what is happening, the preventability, and point to actions that can help prevent death.

 Who

CDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, M.D.

RADM Wanda Barfield, M.D., M.P.H., Director of Division of Reproductive Health and Assistant Surgeon General in the U.S. Public Health Service

When

Tuesday, May 7, at 12:00 p.m. ET

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TRANSCRIPT
A transcript of this media availability will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.

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