S2E4 Maternal Mortality Z-MED

The high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to quality health services and highlights the gap between rich and poor. The MMR in low income countries in 2017 is 462 per 100 000 live births versus 11 per 100 000 live births in high income countries. In this episode Dr. Shanzi explains what Maternal mortality is, contributing factors, causes and some procedures to do when a maternal mortality happens.