By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Jan 16 2026 A nationwide analysis finds that higher minimum wages are associated with lower rates of dangerous pregnancy-related hypertension, pointing to economic policy as a potential lever for improving maternal health. Study: Minimum Wage Policies and Obstetric Disorders in the U.S . Image credit: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , a group of researchers examined