This presentation provides an overview of maternal mortality in Bangladesh. It defines maternal mortality as deaths related to pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination. Globally, an estimated 294,000 women died during childbirth in 2017, with higher rates in low- and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, the maternal mortality rate was 174 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020, decreasing from 600 deaths per 100,000 in 1975. The main causes of maternal death in Bangladesh include postpartum hemorrhage, infection, early marriage, poverty, and lack of access to quality healthcare. Addressing maternal mortality requires improving healthcare access, education, socioeconomic conditions, and empowering women's decisions about their health.

1. Welcome to our
Presentation

2. Talcott Parsons
Pinky Bain
191612
Sinthiya
Sadiya
191627
Sabuj Hossen
191633
Khondokar
Shaif Hosen
191651
Rafid
Rahman
191652
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3. Maternal Mortality
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4. Outline
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Meaning Definition
Measurements of
Maternal Mortality
Global
Perspective Maternal
Mortality
Bangladesh
Perspective Maternal
Mortality
Causes of Maternal
Mortality
Consequences of
Maternal Mortality Recommendations
Conclusion Reference

5. What is Maternal
Mortality?
Deaths from complications related to
pregnancy, childbirth, or childbearing
are referred to as maternal mortality.
Every year females who are died
because of pregnancy-related
problems or any type of issues
associated with pregnancy can be
unintentional or intentional or
incidental during pregnancy time,
childbirth, within 42 days of
pregnancy termination or throughout
the pregnancy or after the post-
pregnancy.

6. Classification of Maternal Mortality
Direct
Obstetric
Deaths
Secondary
Obstetric
Deaths
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Maternal mortality can be classified into 4:

7. Classification of
Maternal Mortality
Coincidental
Maternal
Deaths
Late Marital
Deaths
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8. Measurement of
Maternal Mortality
Maternal mortality is typically
measured using the maternal
mortality ratio (MMR), which is
defined as the number of maternal
deaths per 100,000 live births.
The MMR is calculated using data
from vital registration systems,
household surveys, and sample
registration systems, which collect
information on maternal deaths and
live births.
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9. Measurement of
Maternal Mortality
In addition to the MMR, other
measures of maternal mortality
are also used, including the
number of maternal deaths per
1,000 women of reproductive
age (15-49 years), the proportion
of maternal deaths among all
deaths of women of reproductive
age, and the years of potential
life lost due to maternal death
(YLL).
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10. Maternal Mortality in Global Perspective
• Maternal mortality is a
global health issue that
continues to affect many
countries, particularly those
in low- and middle-income
regions.
• According to the World
Health Organization
(WHO), an estimated
294,000 women died from
pregnancy- or childbirth-
related complications in
2017, the majority of which
were preventable.
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11. Maternal Mortality in Global
Perspective
• The probability of a woman dying during
childbirth has considerably decreased
worldwide, but health disparities between
nations are still high, and childbirth is still
associated with major risks for both the
mother and the newborn in some areas.
• The European Union now has the lowest
maternal mortality rates in the world, with
8 women dying for every 100,000 live
births.
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12. Maternal Mortality
in Bangladesh
• In Bangladesh, maternal mortality
is a significant public health issue.
According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), the maternal
mortality ratio (MMR) in
Bangladesh was 174 deaths per
100,000 live births in 2020.
• The rate of maternal death has
decreased over the past two
decades by 66%, or an estimated
5.5% each year.
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13. Maternal Mortality
in Bangladesh
• According to UN and WHO
estimations, the most recent maternal
mortality rate for Bangladesh is 170
per 100,000 live births (2014). In
1975, there were 600 live births per
100,000,and in 1990, there were 574.
• According to MDG-5, Bangladesh is
on track to achieve the goal of 143
deaths per 100,000 live births by
2015. In contrast to the goal of 72%
to be reached by 2015, the prevalence
of control is currently at about 61%.

14. Maternal Mortality in Bangladesh
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15. Causes of Maternal Mortality
Unsafe
Abortion
Early
Marriage
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16. Causes of Maternal
Mortality
• Poverty
• Lack of Proper Treatment
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
• Infection
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17. Causes of Maternal
Mortality
• Parity
• Age
• Other Direct Complications
• Other Indirect Causes
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18. Causes of
Maternal Mortality
Other Causes
• Distance to facilities
• Lack of information
• Inadequate and poor-quality
services
• Cultural beliefs and practices
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19. Consequences of
Maternal Mortality
❑Increased risk of death and
injury for women
❑Orphaned children
❑Increased poverty
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20. Consequences of
Maternal Mortality
❑Negative impact on
women's health and rights
❑Decreased economic
growth
❑Stigma and discrimination
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21. Recommendation
• Improve access to quality
healthcare
• Address socio-economic
and cultural factors
• Enhance maternal health
education and information
• Increase access to family
planning and contraception
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22. Recommendation
Strengthen data
collection and analysis
Involve communities
and civil society
Strengthen the health
system
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23. Conclusion
Maternal mortality is a serious global issue
that affects millions of women and their
families every year. Addressing maternal
mortality requires a multi-faceted approach
that includes improving access to quality
healthcare, educating women and
communities about maternal health,
addressing socio-economic and cultural
factors that contribute to poor maternal
health outcomes, and empowering women
to make decisions about their own health.
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