The evolving contribution of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to maternal mortality in Jamaica, 1998-2015: a population based study.

CONCLUSIONS: Medical conditions, especially cardiovascular disease, are increasingly associated with maternal and late maternal mortality than previously. Middle-income countries need to simultaneously improve management of indirect conditions, while redoubling efforts to reduce direct deaths. Post-puerperal medical services should be integrated into routine infant health services to improve continuity of care during this high risk period. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 29419921 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: BJOG Source Type: research