Ratios and determinants of maternal mortality: a comparison of geographic differences in the northern and southern regions of Cameroon

Abstract Background While maternal mortality has declined worldwide in the past 25 years, this is not the case for Cameroon. Since there is a predominantly young population in this country, high maternal mortality ratios may persist. Maternal mortality ratios vary within countries, yet it is unknown...

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Main Authors: Catherine Meh, Amardeep Thind, Amanda L. Terry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-02879-y