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New Jersey first lady's plan aims to cut childbirth deaths, race gaps

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.

News 12 Staff

Jan 26, 2021, 12:25 PM

Updated 1,630 days ago

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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.