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Maternal mortality

American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2003
This case-maternal mortality-is one of a series of teaching cases in the Case-Based Series in Population-Oriented Prevention (C-POP). It has been developed for use in medical school and residency prevention curricula. The complete set of cases is presented in this supplement to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Mary S, Applegate, Debra, Blog
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Maternal Mortality in Jamaica

Obstetric Anesthesia Digest, 1986
A confidential inquiry into all maternal deaths in Jamaica during 3 years (1981 to 1983) was carried out. 192 maternal deaths were identified by a variety of means. The maternal mortality rate of 10.8 per 10 000 live births was considerably higher than the official rate of 4.8. The most common causes of death were hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (26%
G J, Walker   +3 more
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Maternal mortality in Europe

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 1994
Maternal mortality rates (or ratios) are widely used as one indicator of the quality of medical care. There has been concern that conclusions may be drawn from unreliable data. A survey of practices in European countries confirms that there are differences in interpretation of definitions and evidence of significant under-reporting in official returns ...
B M, Hibbard, D, Milner
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Maternal Mortality in Utah

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1998
To determine trends in maternal deaths in Utah, identify opportunities for preventive intervention, and analyze the mechanism of reporting maternal deaths.A retrospective review was performed of maternal death certificates and medical records in Utah from January 1, 1982, through December 31, 1994.Sixty-two maternal deaths were identified.
S, Jacob   +3 more
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Measuring maternal mortality

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 1992
There are various methods of measuring maternal mortality each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Most official maternal mortality statistics underestimate true maternal mortality levels. Major reasons for underestimates depend on death certification practices and the advancement of the vital registration system.
E, Royston, C, AbouZahr
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The Measurement of Maternal Mortality

Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences, 1992
L'evaluation de la mortalite maternelle est determinee non pas par rapport aux femmes enceintes, mais par rapport aux accouchements. L'A.
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Maternal and perinatal mortality

Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992
Maternal and perinatal mortality are important health problems in the United States. Emerging causes of maternal deaths are embolism, cardiomyopathy, anesthesia complications, adult respiratory distress syndrome, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Maternal deaths continue to be underreported.
H K, Atrash, D, Rowley, C J, Hogue
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Maternal Mortality in Fiji

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1967
summaryAn outline of the medical services in the Fiji Islands is given with particular reference to the nature of the plural society of Fiji, medical and nursing training, and family planning services.The maternity services and the training of specialist obstetricians is discussed. The maternal death statistics of the 3 main hospitals are presented, 56
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Maternal Mortality in Texas

American Journal of Perinatology, 2016
A commentary on maternal mortality in Texas is provided in response to a 2016 article in Obstetrics & Gynecology by MacDorman et al. While the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force agree that maternal mortality increased sharply from 2010 to 2011, the percentage change or the magnitude of ...
Sonia, Baeva   +10 more
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Maternal mortality in Turkey

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2003
All maternal deaths are considered as a social injustice. For this reason, governments should take necessary measures to make motherhood safer. In order to prevent premature deaths of women, causes of deaths must be known. In Turkey, the latest survey conducted in hospitals in selected 53 provinces.
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