Leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States 2008-2017

Proportion of the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. from 2008 to 2017

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