Müttersterblichkeitsrate
Müttersterblichkeitsrate refers to the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. A maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes. This indicator is a key measure of the quality of healthcare and socioeconomic development in a country or region.
High maternal mortality rates are often linked to factors such as inadequate access to skilled birth attendants,
Efforts to reduce the maternal mortality rate focus on improving antenatal care, ensuring access to skilled