Simulation-based estimates and projections of global, regional and country-level maternal mortality by cause, 1990-2050.

ABSTRACT: Maternal mortality is a major global health challenge. Although progress has been made globally in reducing maternal deaths, measurement remains challenging given the many causes and frequent underreporting of maternal deaths. We developed the Global Maternal Health microsimulation model for women in 200 countries and territories, accounting for individual fertility preferences and clinical histories. Demographic, epidemiologic, clinical and health system data were synthesized from multiple sources, including the medical literature, Civil Registration Vital Statistics systems and Demographic and Health Survey data. We calibrated the model to empirical data from 1990 to 2015 and assessed the predictive accuracy of our model using indicators from 2016 to 2020. We projected maternal health in

SUBMITTER: Ward ZJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10202807 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature