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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.

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