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mental health and substance use disorders
Coverage of mental health and substance use disorders in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri maternal deaths remain mostly preventable, sixth state report finds
From 2019 to 2023, 340 Missourians died while pregnant or within a year postpartum, with 80% of pregnancy-related deaths deemed preventable. Cardiovascular disease and mental health/substance use disorders are leading causes, and new state programs aim to improve outcomes despite concerns over budget cuts and expanding maternal health deserts.