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Loss of Obstetric Care in Rural and Urban Hospitals in the US

JAMA Clinical Reviews

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Decline of Obstetric Care in the U.S.

This chapter examines the significant reduction in obstetric services available at hospitals in the United States, revealing the troubling trend of closures, especially in rural areas. It stresses the profound impact of this decline on maternal health, particularly for racially minoritized and rural communities amidst a worsening maternal health crisis.

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