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How New York is addressing health disparities in pregnancy-associated deaths

HEALTHBEAT

Still, we have a long way to go to reach the Healthy People 2030 goal of getting down to 15.7 Chronic health conditions are also significant risk factors for poor maternal health outcomes and preterm delivery. Bottom line The health of a health system can be measured by how well it cares for expecting moms.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. The campaign sets ambitious targets to address the greatest drivers of premature death, including chronic and diet-related diseases, screenable cancers, overdose, suicide, maternal mortality, violence, and COVID-19.