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A line chart displaying the U.S. twin birth rate from 2015 to 2024, measured in twin births per 1,000 total births. The rate declined from approximately 33.5 in 2015 to 30.1 in 2024, with a noticeable drop occurring around 2019.

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High blood pressure during pregnancy is rising in every state

A choropleth map shows the percent change in gestational hypertension rates from 2016 to 2024, by state. The U.S. overall increase is 73%. Idaho, New York and New Mexico saw the smallest increases at under 40% while Hawaii, Pennsylvania and Wyoming saw the largest increases at over 130%.

<span style="display: block;text-wrap:balance;">Change in gestational hypertension rate from 2016 to 2024</span>

Data: National Center for Health Statistics; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios

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