12/05/2024
: Alarming Statistics !
Maternal health, encompassing the well-being of mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, remains a critical global challenge. Here's a glimpse into the concerning reality through data:
๐Global Mortality: Every day, approximately 810 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth [World Health Organization, 2020].
๐Unequal Burden: Over 99% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries [World Health Organization, 2020].
๐Hemorrhage Risk: Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality, accounting for nearly one-third of deaths [World Health Organization, 2020].
๐Limited Access to Care: An estimated 303,000 women die annually due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth, with most lacking access to skilled care [World Health Organization, 2020].
On this Motherโs Day letโs promise to talk more about maternal health.