Noticeable Spikes and Declines in Maternity Deaths

The dataset reflects the number of maternity deaths in Texas by year. Maternal mortality ratios in Texas showed a concerning upward trend from 2019 to 2022, rising from 225.4 to a peak of 353.8 in 2022. However, this was followed by a notable decline in 2023 (235.2) and a further drop in 2024 (171.1).