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Understanding the Common Causes of Death During Pregnancy Video
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- The leading cause of death in pregnancy is homicide.
- The second leading cause is cardiovascular.
- Another cause is bleeding.
- There are other causes as well, but no matter the situation, early recognition is essential.
- Black women die three times more often than Americans during pregnancy. That is unacceptable.
- Most death during pregnancy is preventable.
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