Being a mother is arguably the nation’s most difficult job. Sadly, the playing field around the world is not a level one: A variety of indicators related to maternal well-being make motherhood in some countries more difficult (and even more dangerous) than others.
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, Save the Children published its 16th annual State of the World’s Mothers: The Urban Disadvantage report, along with the 2015 Mothers’ Index. The report assesses and ranks the well-being of mothers and children in 179 countries, based on a country’s maternal health, children's’ well-being and educational, economic and political status.
While the U.S. may seem like a top contender for a top 10 rating, the real results may surprise you: The U.S. ranked 33rd on this year’s Index.
Are you as surprised as us?
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