Maternal health in Brazil has improved but more is still needed. While the WHO reports Brazil's maternal mortality rate is 110 deaths per 100,000 live births, the Brazilian government claims a lower rate of 50, with underreporting potentially causing discrepancies. Recent efforts have established 300 committees to more accurately track statistics and investigate causes of maternal deaths, though the current rate remains too high. The document examines maternal health issues in Brazil and recommendations for further improvements.

1. Maternal Health in Brazil
Christopher Brown
Spencer Aguiar

2. Improvements…But More Still Needed
• According to WHO the maternal mortality rate of
Brazil is 110 deaths per 100,000 live births.
• According the Brazilian Government however, the
number is more around 50.
• Underreporting may have caused the confusion
over the exact number but it’s still to high.
• 300 committees were put in place recently to
take more accurate statistics and provide reasons
for maternal deaths.

3. Recommendations

6. Works Cited
• www.nationmaster.com
• www.who.int
• http://reproductiverights.org