Maternal Mortality in Indiana: Contributing Factors and Policy Recommendations
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Description
Discusses causes of maternal mortality and related data in Indiana and the U.S. at large. Includes information on disparities with a focus on rural areas, demographics, and access to maternal health services. Provides county-level map of Indiana showing full, moderate, low, or no access to maternity care. Explores potential solutions to maternal mortality, such as co-location of maternal and behavioral healthcare, substance use disorder (SUD) support, mental health support, and more.
Author(s)
Tierra Brooks, Lee Ruess, Kristi Schultz, Elizabeth Thuranira
Date
04/2025
Organization
Indiana University Public Policy Institute
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· Health disparities
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Maternal health and prenatal care
· Maternal health workforce
· Mental health
· Mortality
· Statistics and data
· Substance use and misuse
· Women
· Indiana