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National Statistics cont’d.<br />
African Americans are the highest risk group with a 50%<br />
higher incidence than American Whites.<br />
Asian/Pacific Islanders/American Indian patients have a<br />
markedly lower risk.<br />
The risk factor is increased in pregnancy and during the<br />
postpartum period.<br />
The mortality rate remains 20-30% higher in men than in<br />
women.