Levels and trends of maternal death in Baoan district, Shenzhen, China, 1999-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China had achieved impressive success in improving maternal health, while the progress of reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR) varied across regions. Some studies had reported maternal mortality from national or provincial perspective, but researches of the MMR on long-term period at the city or county level rare been reported. Shenzhen has experienced significant socioeconomic and health changes, reflecting the typical development of China's coastal city. This study mainly introduced the levels and trends of maternal death in Baoan district, Shenzhen from 1999 to 2022.

Methods

Maternal mortality data were extracted from registration forms and the Shenzhen Maternal and Child Health Management System. Linear-by-Linear Association tests were used to evaluate the

SUBMITTER: Wang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10149838 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature