| Maternal mortality in Jamaica: health care provision and causes of death. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1680071 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Details of 62 maternal deaths occurring in 1986/1987 were compared with a control population. The incidence was 11.5 per 10,000 livebirths. The major cause of maternal mortality was hypertension followed by hemorrhage and infection. There were trends with advanced maternal age and high parity. The risk of maternal death varied with hospital facilities available, being lowest in areas with access to a specialist hospital and highest in areas where there were no obstetricians available. |
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Authors:
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J W Keeling; A M McCaw-Binns; D E Ashley; J Golding |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Volume: 35 ISSN: 0020-7292 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Publication Date: 1991 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-10-24 Completed Date: 1991-10-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0210174 Medline TA: Int J Gynaecol Obstet Country: IRELAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-27 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Paediatric Pathology, Royal Children's Hospital, Edinburgh, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Cause of Death Female Health Services Accessibility Humans Jamaica / epidemiology Maternal Age Maternal Health Services / supply & distribution* Maternal Mortality* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / mortality Prenatal Care Risk Factors |
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