US millennial women saw their well-being decline, a first in modern times, per non-profit PRB.
Homicide, maternal mortality, and suicide rates have all increased for women aged 25 to 34.
The sudden reversal in progress for young women’s safety comes despite an improved economic status.
Contributing factors to the overall rise included the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased domestic violence rates, and a recent leap in gun violence incidents, the report also said.
Homicide is now also the leading cause of death for pregnant and postnatal women, more so than typical maternal mortality causes, the report noted.
Having worse maternal mortality than the 50s is an impressive feat to be sure.
America sure does love to find horrifying ways to be impressive