Trends in Ectopic Pregnancy Mortality in the United States 1980-2007.

The article discusses a research study which examined trends in ectopic pregnancy mortality in the U.S. from 1980 to 2007. From 1980 to 2007, 876 women died due to ectopic pregnancy. African American women have higher mortality rates than white women. Although mortality related to ectopic pregnancy decreased since the 1980s, the study revealed race and age gaps in ectopic pregnancy mortality.