1 An appreciation of cultural diversity goes hand-in-hand with a just and equitable society. 2  For example, research has shown that when students' cultures are understood and appreciated by teachers, the students do better in school.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs at a rate of 19.7 cases per 1,000 pregnancies in North America and is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the first trimester. Greater awareness of risk factors and improved technology (biochemical markers and ultrasonography) allow ectopic pregnancy to be identified before the development of life-threatening events.
Approximately 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic. More than 40% of ectopic pregnancies occur in women between the ages of 20 and 29. Ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the United States during the first trimester.