Maternal mortality rate
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Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within a defined postpartum period from conditions related to or aggravated by the pregnancy. The maternal mortality rate (or ratio) is a key public health metric used to measure the annual number of these deaths per 100,000 live births. It serves as a critical indicator of the overall quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of a region's healthcare system.
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In current data, pregnancy or birth has no detectable causal effect on women’s mortality.
“there is no causal effect of pregnancy or, or birth on mortality of women”
Open the episode · Birth Rate Debate: Why Is No One Having Kids? - #1099Listen at 2:17:44
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