New
Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has unveiled a sweeping plan to help reduce
maternal and infant mortality and racial gaps that experts say lead to deaths.
The
94-page Nurture New Jersey plan comes almost two years to the day since the
first lady called for a public awareness campaign about maternal and infant
mortality.
New
Jersey has among the worst maternal mortality rates in the country, ranking
47th, according to the plan. It also has a steep race gap.
Black
mothers in the state are seven times more likely than white mothers to die from
pregnancy-related complications, according to the document, which uses state
health department data.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.