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Mothers deserve better: evidence-based strategies to address maternal mortality

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In 2023, an estimated 712 women died each day due to complications during and after pregnancy and childbirth, totalling approximately 260 000 maternal deaths over the year.1 70% of maternal mortality occurred in sub-Saharan Africa.1 These deaths were largely due to direct causes, including postpartum haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, unsafe abortion, and sepsis,2 which can be prevented or treated.

Source: The Lancet Global Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00149-4

Authors: Etienne V Langlois, Amy Reid, Rajat Khosla

Institution: World Health Organization

Language: English

Topic: Global Maternal and Child Health

Subfield: Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $6,680