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What do we mean by maternal mortality and morbidity?
Video describing the definitions of maternal mortality and morbidity proposed by the International Classification of Diseases and the WHO.
In this step Megan Kill discusses the definitions of maternal mortality and morbidity proposed by the International Classification of Diseases and the World Health Organization. These definitions form the basis for understanding maternal health and why it is an important public health issue.
What are the common indicators of maternal mortality? What are the common morbidity indicators used in the maternal health field? What constitutes a ‘near-miss’ complication?
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Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action
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Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action
