The contribution of suicide to maternal mortality: A nationwide population-based cohort study

CONCLUSIONS: Although the overall maternal mortality ratio declined, maternal suicides did not and are now the leading cause of maternal mortality if late deaths up to 1 year postpartum are included. Data collection and analysis of suicides must improve.PMID:38344899 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17784

Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 12, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kinke M Lommerse Saskia M érelle Anna L Rietveld Guus Berkelmans Thomas van den Akker Netherlands Audit Committee Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Source Type: research