Although lower than that of Black and Indigenous women, the PRMR for Asian and Pacific Islander women was still slightly higher than that of the white women at 13.5. The PRMR for Hispanic women has shown a decline in recent years. However, state specific reports show that Hispanic women still face high rates of maternal morbidity, or health problems that arise from pregnancy and birth.
The PRMR for Asian and Pacific Islander women was slightly higher than the white women's at 13.5, though it was lower than Black and Indigenous women. The PRMR for Hispanic women has decreased in recent years. Nonetheless, state-specific reports reveal that Hispanic women still face significant maternal morbidity rates.