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An update on maternal mortality in low-resource countries.
- Source :
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International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics [Int J Gynaecol Obstet] 2014 May; Vol. 125 (2), pp. 175-80. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Feb 18. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Maternal mortality constitutes a major problem in the context of women's health. All regions experienced a decline in maternal mortality ratio (MMR) between 1990 and 2010. Among those women who do not die, 300 million are currently living with health problems and disabilities caused by complications of pregnancy and childbirth. MMR in sub-Saharan Africa remains high, at more than 450 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. It is currently accepted that in many areas the Millennium Development Goals will not have been achieved by 2015 and in some countries, if current trends continue, they will not be reached until after 2040. Maternal mortality is much more than just a health problem. It involves lack of respect for women's basic human rights and failure to show the disadvantages and risks to which they are exposed.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Africa epidemiology
Asia epidemiology
Caribbean Region epidemiology
Female
Goals
Humans
Latin America epidemiology
Oceania epidemiology
Pregnancy
Social Class
World Health Organization
Developing Countries statistics & numerical data
Maternal Mortality trends
Obstetric Labor Complications epidemiology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-3479
- Volume :
- 125
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24642275
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.02.002