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This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to draw attention to the serious issue of maternal mortality. The resolution highlights alarming statistics about pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, noting that the maternal mortality rate has steadily increased from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1987 to 18 deaths per 100,000 in 2014. Of particular concern is the significantly higher mortality rate among Black women, who experience more than 40 deaths per 100,000 live births nationally and 163 deaths per 100,000 in Pennsylvania. The resolution references the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System and Pennsylvania's Maternal Mortality Review Act, which established a committee to investigate pregnancy-related deaths and develop prevention recommendations. By designating this awareness day, the resolution aims to promote public and professional understanding of maternal health challenges, recognize the women who have died from pregnancy-related complications, and encourage community engagement in addressing this critical health issue.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=26