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Maternal mortality in India: estimates from a regression model

P N Bhat1, K Navaneetham, S I Rajan

  • 1Population Research Centre, J.S.S. Institute of Economic Research, Karnataka, India.

Studies in Family Planning
|July 1, 1995
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A novel method estimates maternal mortality by analyzing sex differences in mortality and fertility patterns. This approach reveals significant declines in maternal deaths in India since the 1960s.

Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Maternal mortality remains a critical public health concern globally.
  • Accurate estimation of maternal mortality is essential for effective intervention strategies.
  • Existing methods may face data limitations in certain regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate a new technique for estimating maternal mortality.
  • To apply this method to Indian data for comprehensive mortality assessment.
  • To analyze trends and regional variations in maternal mortality within India.

Main Methods:

  • Relating sex differentials in mortality among reproductive-aged individuals to fertility schedules.
  • Utilizing data from India's Sample Registration System (SRS) for the period 1982-1986.
Keywords:
Age Specific Fertility RateAsiaBirth RateDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDifferential MortalityEstimation TechnicsFertilityFertility MeasurementsFertility RateIndiaMaternal MortalityMethodological StudiesModels, TheoreticalMortalityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySex FactorsSouthern Asia

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  • Estimating maternal mortality ratios (MMR) for India, rural, and urban areas, and major states.

    • Main Results:

    • India's overall maternal mortality ratio (MMR) estimated at 580 deaths per 100,000 live births (1982-86).
    • Rural MMR (638/100,000) significantly higher than urban MMR (389/100,000).
    • Substantial decline in maternal mortality observed since the 1960s, with regional variations noted, particularly higher rates in eastern and northern states.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method provides a robust estimation of maternal mortality, suitable for data-scarce environments.
    • Declining fertility rates contributed significantly to the reduction in maternal death rates.
    • Targeted interventions are needed for high-mortality regions in India to further reduce maternal deaths.