Haemorrhage and hypertensive disorders are leading causes of global maternal mortality
In short: A systematic analysis of global health data found that just three conditions—haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and sepsis—accounted for more than half of all maternal deaths between 2003 and 2009. The research highlights a significant burden of preventable obstetric complications on women's health worldwide.
The study aggregated data from 417 datasets across 115 countries to estimate causes of death by region and globally using a Bayesian hierarchical model. It found that while direct obstetric causes made up about 73% of maternal deaths, indirect causes contributed another 27.5%.
A primary limitation of this research is the ongoing need for improved availability and quality of data regarding maternal mortality to ensure more accurate future estimates.
Why it matters: Identifying these three primary conditions helps global health organizations prioritize funding and policies to save mothers' lives.
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- Source: Research: Say et al. (2014). Global causes of maternal death: a WHO systematic analysis. The Lancet. Global health. · cc by-nc-nd
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