Maternal Mortality and Race in Washington State
The WSMA supports the pursuit of increased federal and state funding for
Washington State Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs). (B-12,
A-21)
The WSMA supports the investigation of race and socioeconomic status in
relation to maternal mortality in Washington state. (B-12, A-21)
The WSMA supports education and research to understand risk factors
associated with maternal death as well as strategies that may prevent
these deaths. (B-12, A-21)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services