Summary
RESEARCH PROJECT 2: PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Women residing in rural areas of the United States (U.S.) face higher maternal health risks, including a 9% increased likelihood of severe maternal morbidity and mortality compared to their urban and suburban counterparts. Women from rural areas experience twice the risk of severe maternal morbidity and three times the risk of pregnancy-related death. Higher rates of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes (T2D), and limited access to prenatal care due to obstetric workforce shortages in rural counties contribute to these adverse outcomes. R
