Maternal mortality definition
Examples of Maternal mortality in a sentence
Maternal mortality from abortion ranges from 34 deaths per 100,000 live births in countries with restrictive abortion laws, to less than one death per 100,000 live births in countries with liberalized abortion policies (▇▇▇▇▇▇ et al., 2006).
Maternal mortality ratios have fallen to an estimated 370 deaths per 100,000 live births—the second highest of the four countries studied.
Maternal mortality among women with a prior cesarean delivery is rare, with a rate of 10.1 per 100,000 across twelve studies.
Maternal mortality is not a problem exclusive to women of reproductive age; the survival and wellbeing of women is vital to their children, families, and communities.
Maternal mortality ratio in the US is higher than in other developed countries, and is rising in 21th century (WHO report 2016).