Maternal Mortality
In 2012, about 213 million pregnancies occurred, of which 190 million were in the developing world and 23 million were in the developed world. This is about 133 pregnancies per 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 44.
In the Western world, being pregnant and delivering a baby in 2015 is not a risky procedure but in the Developing World, maternal mortality (death resulting from being pregnant) is a major health issue. For further information please visit http://data.unicef.org/maternal-health/maternal-mortality
Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth.
99% of all maternal deaths occur in developing countries.
Maternal mortality is higher in women living in rural areas and among poorer communities. Teenagers face a higher risk of complications and death as a result of pregnancy than older women.
Proper, skilled care before, during and after childbirth can save the lives of women and newborn babies.
Between 1990 and 2013, maternal mortality worldwide dropped by almost 50%.
Improving maternal health is 1 of the 8 Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) adopted by the international community in 2000.
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