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[Maternal mortality in a midsize city, Brazil, 1997]
C H de Rezende1, D Moreli, I M de Rezende
1Departamento de Clínica Médica, Medicina Preventiva e Comunitária, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil. charezende@ufu.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|September 6, 2000
Summary
Maternal mortality in Uberlândia, Brazil, was higher than expected in 1997. Improving prenatal and delivery care, along with accurate death certificate completion, is crucial for reducing maternal deaths.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Maternal mortality in Uberlândia, Brazil, was not well-documented prior to this study.
- Understanding the characteristics of maternal deaths is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose:
- To determine the characteristics of maternal mortality in Uberlândia, Brazil, during 1997.
- To calculate the maternal mortality rate (MMR) in Uberlândia for 1997.
Summary:
- Six maternal deaths were identified among Uberlândia residents in 1997.
- Direct obstetric causes, such as toxemia and hemorrhage, accounted for the majority of deaths.
- The adjusted maternal mortality rate was 66.6 per 100,000 live births, exceeding expected levels.
Impact:
- The study highlights the need for improved quality of prenatal and delivery care.
- Accurate completion of death certificates is essential for reliable data collection.
- Findings underscore the importance of addressing preventable causes of maternal mortality.