Conclusion
Researchers determine that broad policy changes may be needed to dramatically improve maternal health equity. With approximately 700 women dying each year due to pregnancy-related causes, and many more experiencing maternal morbidity, broader actions across sectors beyond the healthcare system would also be needed to address underlying racial and ethnic disparities in wealth and income and disparities in environmental and occupational risks that contribute to health disparities
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