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43% Rise in Maternal Deaths, High Infant Mortality Compared With Peers Signal Growing Canadian Care Crisis: Report

Canada is facing a growing maternal care crisis, marked by rising mortality rates among mothers as well as high infant mortality rates compared to other comparable countries, a new study suggests.

The report from SecondStreet.org found that Canada’s maternal mortality rate has risen 43 percent over the past two decades, and infant outcomes lag behind many comparable countries.

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