Global causes of maternal death: a WHO systematic analysis.
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Summary
Between 2003 and 2009, haemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and sepsis were responsible for more than half of maternal deaths worldwide, and more than a quarter of deaths were attributable to indirect causes.
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- review
- Published
- 2014-06-01
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- 5,772
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- 50
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- Open access
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Keywords
Medicine, Maternal death, Cause of death, Global health, Demography
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