Current challenges in pregnancy-related mortality

Oyston, Charlotte, Rueda-Clausen, Christian F. and Baker, Philip N. (2017) Current challenges in pregnancy-related mortality. Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, 27 (7). pp. 199-205. ISSN 1751-7214

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Abstract

Pregnancy is a normal, healthy state that most women are desirous for at some point in their lives. Sadly, this life-affirming process carries serious risks of death and disability for both mother and offspring. It is estimated that about 830 women die from pregnancy or pregnancy related complications each year. Almost all of these deaths occur in resource-poor countries, and most of them are preventable. Reducing maternal mortality is an ongoing challenge, and care providers, researchers and policy makers must not only identify the key barriers to accessing quality health care, but commit to making maternal health a priority.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Publisher Copyright: © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
Uncontrolled Keywords:	death,haemorrhage,maternal,mortality,obstructed labour,preeclampsia,resource-poor countries,sepsis,unsafe abortion,reproductive medicine,obstetrics and gynaecology,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2743
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Metabolic Health
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	02 Mar 2026 16:30
Last Modified:	02 Mar 2026 16:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/102135
DOI:	10.1016/j.ogrm.2017.04.005

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