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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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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%
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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.
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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.
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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1992
Twenty-nine maternal deaths were identified among 8656 pregnant women residing in Assiut city and three surrounding villages (Upper Egypt). This gives a maternal mortality ratio of 368 per 100,000 live births. Of these maternal deaths 83% were due to direct obstetric causes (hemorrhage, eclampsia, ruptured uterus and sepsis).
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Twenty-nine maternal deaths were identified among 8656 pregnant women residing in Assiut city and three surrounding villages (Upper Egypt). This gives a maternal mortality ratio of 368 per 100,000 live births. Of these maternal deaths 83% were due to direct obstetric causes (hemorrhage, eclampsia, ruptured uterus and sepsis).
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Maternal and perinatal mortality
Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992Maternal 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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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1998
This article summarizes trends in maternal mortality (MM) in Fiji based on a study of 144 maternal deaths during 1981-94 from the MM register. The data were verified with death certificates and hospital records. The overall MM ratio was 52/100000 live births. The MM peaked in 1989 and declined to about 40/100000 in the 1990s.
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This article summarizes trends in maternal mortality (MM) in Fiji based on a study of 144 maternal deaths during 1981-94 from the MM register. The data were verified with death certificates and hospital records. The overall MM ratio was 52/100000 live births. The MM peaked in 1989 and declined to about 40/100000 in the 1990s.
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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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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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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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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 ...
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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 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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Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, 2009
This case study tells the story of a poor 23-year-old pregnant woman in Gujarat India who sought healthcare from five public hospitals rural and urban in a single day but failed to get proper medical care that resulted in her death.
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This case study tells the story of a poor 23-year-old pregnant woman in Gujarat India who sought healthcare from five public hospitals rural and urban in a single day but failed to get proper medical care that resulted in her death.
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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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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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