Sierra Leone: Bleeding and Sepsis At Childbirth Are a Danger to Mothers - Sierra Leone Study Shows a Simple Screening Tool Can Detect Risk in Time
In 495 women, a Shock Index of at least 1.7 carried a 10-fold higher risk of maternal death, researchers found.
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Sierra Leone: Bleeding and Sepsis At Childbirth Are a Danger to Mothers - Sierra Leone Study Shows a Simple Screening Tool Can Detect Risk in Time
Analysis - Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14% in northern Europe.
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sierraleonetimes.comBleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time
Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14% in northern Europe. Another leading cause of maternal mortality globally is pregnancy-related…
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