Global health Flashcards
1
Q
What is the maternal death rate in the uk?
A
10 per 100000 women giving birth
2
Q
What is the three delays model?
A
Model - why does maternal deaths happen?
- Delay in decision to see care
- delay in reaching care
- delay in receiving care
3
Q
What is the highest cause of death?
A
Haemorrhage
4
Q
What is the relationship between maternal age and mortality?
A
With a rise in maternal age comes a subsequent rise in maternal mortality
