WWS 403 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Maternal Death, Obstructed Labour, Cardiomyopathy
4 Nov 2018
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99% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries. However, it is still an issue in wealthier countries. United states is 50th in the world for maternal mortality in 2010. Between 1990 and 2008, the majority of countries reduced their maternal mortality ratios for a global decrease of 24% Maternal mortality nearly doubled in the united states during this time. At least half of maternal deaths in the united states are preventable. Many women in the united states face: Care that is culturally inappropriate or disrespectful. Lack of a system to ensure that all women receive high-quality, evidence-based care. Maternal death ratio was at its lowest in the united states in 1987: 6. 6 deaths per 100,000 live births. Since then, this ratio has nearly doubled. Leading complications causing maternal deaths in the united states (and in developing countries): Other leading causes of maternal death in the united states:
