- Dying too young: Maternal mortality claims the life of one woman every minute0.32 MB
This report, from Amnesty International, states that more than half a million women die needlessly each year from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth – one every minute. Most of these deaths could have been prevented by high-quality accessible, affordable and timely medical care.
The vast majority – more than 95% – are poor and come from developing countries, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). In developed countries, women who belong to racial or ethnic minorities sometimes face greater barriers than others in gaining access to sexual and reproductive health services.
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