Underreporting of Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the United States and Europe

Catherine Deneux‐Tharaux; Cynthia J. Berg; Marie‐Hélène Bouvier‐Colle; Mika Gissler; Margaret Harper; Angela Nannini; Sophie Alexander; Katherine Wildman; Gérard Bréart; Pierre Buekens

doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000174580.24281.e6

Abstract

This study shows the limitations of maternal mortality statistics based on International Classification of Diseases cause-of-death codes alone. Linkage of births and deaths registers should routinely be used in the ascertainment of pregnancy-related deaths. In addition, extension of the definition of a maternal death should be considered. Beyond pregnancy-related mortality ratios, considering the specific distribution of causes-of-death is important to define prevention strategies.

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MedicineDeath certificatePregnancyCause of deathDemographyHealth statisticsMaternal deathPediatricsObstetricsPopulationEnvironmental healthDiseaseInternal medicine

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Year: 2005
Type: article
Volume: 106
Issue: 4
Pages: 684-692
Citations: 187
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                                    Catherine Deneux‐Tharaux, 
                                
                                    Cynthia J. Berg, 
                                
                                    Marie‐Hélène Bouvier‐Colle
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2005). 
                            Underreporting of Pregnancy-Related Mortality in the United States and Europe. 
                            Obstetrics and Gynecology
                            , 106
                            (4)
                            , 684-692.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/01.aog.0000174580.24281.e6
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000174580.24281.e6