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| Article Name : | | | REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND MATERNAL DEATHS OF WOMEN:A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS | | Author Name : | | | Vijayalaxmi B. Patil , Laxmi Devi. Harasoor | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-3560 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | Maternal mortality or maternal deaths are serious health concerns for the pregnant women today all over the world. Indian Constitution assured health services for all women in India, but the statistics revealed that compared to the different countries; India has higher Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). The maternal deaths are of serious concern for the women today. The major causes for the maternal deaths are lack of awareness on the reproductive health and also lack of health facilities. The author analyzed the causes for maternal mortality along with the statistics of MMR and it is concluded to increase awareness among pregnant women and lactating mothers so as to maintain their health during pre-natal and post-natal period. | | Keywords : | | |
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