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Maternal mortality rate |
Deaths per hundred thousand women aged 15 to 49 |
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Maternal mortality ratio |
Deaths per hundred thousand live births |
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Lifetime risk |
Probability of death over reproductive life |
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Common causes of maternal death (direct) |
Haemorrhage Infection hypertension Unsafe abortion Obstructed labour |
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Common causes of maternal death (in direct) |
Courses related to pregnancy – hypertensive disease Causes aggravated by pregnancy – HIV Mental health Cancers |
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WHO 2017 antenatal care standards |
Pregnant women should receive the right care at the right time Eight visits Prevent stillbirth Offer health advice (healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, family planning) |
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WHO 2017 neonatal care standards |
Newborn should receive essential care immediately after Beth Skin to skin contact Breastfed Keep baby warm and clean Kangaroo care |
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Why is family planning important |
Declines maternal mortality by up to a third – pregnancy complications, unsafe abortion Infant mortality declines – one third of deaths could’ve been prevented by family planning, birth spacing of two years half’s infant mortality Empowers the individual to choose Reduces ill-health for the family A few children equals better education Less pressure on the use of resources |
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What are the sustainable development goals |
No poverty Zero hunger Good health and well-being Quality education Gender equality Clean water and sanitation Affordable and clean energy Decent work and economic growth Industry, innovation and infrastructure Reduce inequalities Sustainable cities and communities Responsible consumption and production Climate action Life below water Life on land Peace and justice strong institutions Partnerships for the goals |
