Black maternal mortality rates by state

Pregnancy-Related Mortality Ratios (PRMR) refer to the number of women who lose their lives as a result of pregnancy-related issues. Rates per 100,000 live births

As of 2023 for all states except Iowa, where the latest data available is from 2021.
Chart: Daniel Wheaton | Midwest NewsroomSource: Illinois Department of Public Health; Iowa Department of Public Health; Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services; Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesCreated with Datawrapper