The data displays the proportion of the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States from 2008 to 2017. The leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths were hemorrhage and cardiovascular and coronary conditions, both responsible for 14% of pregnancy-related deaths.
Hemorrhage | 14 |
Cardiovascular and coronary conditions | 14 |
Cardiomyopathy | 10.7 |
Infection | 10.7 |
Embolism | 8.4 |
Preeclampsia and eclampsia | 7.4 |
Mental health conditions | 7 |