Monica Saucedo, Catherine Deneux-Tharaux
OBJECTIVE: To describe, for the 2016-2018 period, the frequency, causes and risk factors of maternal deaths in France. METHOD: Data from the National Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths for 2016-2018 Results: For 2016-2018, 272 maternal deaths occurred in France, i.e a maternal mortality ratio of 11,8 per 100,000 live births (95% CI 10,4-13,3), and 8.5 (IC 95 % 7,4-9,8) for maternal mortality up to 42 days. Compared to women aged 20-24, the risk of maternal death is multiplied by 2...
February 17, 2024: Gynecologie, Obstetrique, Fertilite & Senologie