Maternal Mortality Numbers
The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 800 women globally die every day due to complications from pregnancy or delivery. The number of maternal deaths worldwide was estimated to be 529,000 in 2000. However, it is well recognized that maternal mortality numbers are often significantly under reported. In fact, according to the United Nations, it is estimated that the numbers of maternal deaths globally could fall within a range of 277,000 to 817,000 per year.
Africa and Asia account for 95% of the maternal deaths each year. Those deaths are evenly divided between the two regions. Latin America and the Caribbean account for 4% of maternal deaths, and the remaining 1% is found in developed regions of the world.
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