Addictions Responsible For Half Of Pregnancy-Associated Deaths

Addiction disorder definitely or probably contributed to 47% of all pregnancy-associated deaths in Indiana in 2019. In about 38% of the pregnancy-associated deaths in Indiana, mental health conditions (other than drug use) either definitely or probably contributed to the death. Obesity definitely or probably accounted for 7% of Indiana pregnancy-associated deaths.

Over two years, in 2018 and 2019 cumulative data, about 49% of pregnancy-associated deaths were due to addiction disorder. About 38% were due to a mental health condition. Over the two years, 11% of deaths were due to obesity.

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