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India Accounts For Maternal Deaths Globally: Every year millions of women around the world are losing their lives due to pregnancy and childbirth related reasons, and India’s share in these figures still remains large. A recent study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health has once again brought this concern to the fore. Let us tell you what has come out in this report and why concern has been expressed for India.
What came out in the report?
According to the report, in the year 2023, about 2.4 lakh women worldwide died due to problems related to pregnancy and delivery. Of these, about 24,700 deaths were recorded in India. That means almost one out of every 10 maternal deaths globally is related to India, which shows the seriousness of the situation. However, there is another side to the picture. India has made great progress in this direction in the last three decades. While the number of maternal deaths was around 1.19 lakh in 1990, it decreased to 36,900 by 2015 and to 24,700 by 2023. Similarly, maternal mortality rate has declined from 508 in 1990 to 116 per 1 lakh live births in 2023.
What do experts say?
Experts believe that this reform is still incomplete. Dr. Abha Majumdar told TOI that there has been a decline in maternal mortality rate in the country, but it is not uniform in all the states. States like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have come close to world standards, while the situation still remains challenging in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The study also revealed that the main causes of maternal death are still the same, which can be prevented to a great extent. These include problems caused by excessive blood flow during delivery, problems related to high blood pressure, and infections due to pre-existing diseases.
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Covid also plays a role
Apart from this, lack of timely treatment, difference in the quality of health services and disparity between rural and urban areas are also becoming major reasons. This is the reason why the pace of improvement has slowed down after 2015, whereas before this a sharp decline was recorded between 2000 and 2015. Even at the world level the situation is not completely satisfactory. The world’s average maternal mortality rate in 2023 will be 190 per 100,000 live births, much higher than the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ target of 70. Experts say that the Covid-19 pandemic also increased this problem because maternal health services were affected during that time.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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