**Maternal Mortality Rates Lower Than Expected in US: Racial Disparities Highlighted**
In Washington, D.C., the United States has seen a significant increase in maternal mortality rates, causing widespread concern. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 40% spike in maternal mortality rates in 2021 compared to the previous year. This surge resulted in 32.9 deaths per 100,000 births, up from … Read more