Major causes of maternal deaths

Q.  The highest incidents of maternal deaths in India are caused due to
- Published on 11 May 16

a. Haemorrhage
b. Sepsis
c. Hypertensive disorders
d. Obstructed labor

ANSWER: Haemorrhage
 
The major causes of maternal deaths are :
  • Haemorrhage: 38% occur mainly because of post-partum Haemorrhage.
  • Sepsis: 11%, because of any infection during pregnancy, labor and in post-partum period.
  • Abortion: 8%, because of unsafe abortions.
  • Hypertensive disorders: 5%, because of High Blood pressure during pregnancy.
  • Obstructed labor :5%
  • Other causes: 34%- includes anaemia and various other causes.

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