Global maternal mortality declines 34% since 2000 but progress stalls after 2015
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Maternal mortality has declined by 34% since 2000, but progress has stalled since 2015. In 2020, an estimated 287,000 women died from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes. The article highlights that despite significant strides over three decades, the day a woman gives birth remains the day she is most likely to die, underscoring the urgent need for continued efforts to improve maternal health globally.
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Twitter / XGlobal maternal mortality declines 34% since 2000 but progress stalls after 2015unfpa.orgKey quotes
· 5 pulledSignificant strides, but not enough
Important progress has been made over the past three decades, but there is a long way to go.
While maternal mortality has declined by 34 per cent since 2000, recent data show that progress has stalled since 2015.
In 2020, an estimated 287,000 women died of causes related to pregnancy or childbirth
The day a woman gives birth is the day she is most likely to die.
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