Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

The probability that a 15-year-old girl will face a fatality from maternal causes over her lifetime serves as a crucial metric for assessing reproductive health. This indicator highlights the persistent disparities in maternal healthcare across different regions, revealing how socio-economic factors, healthcare access, and education influence outcomes. Variations in this risk illuminate the critical need for targeted interventions to improve maternal health services, particularly in underserved areas. It emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring and policy reform to reduce maternal mortality rates, advocate for women's health rights, and ensure safer pregnancies, thereby fostering a healthier future for mothers and their children worldwide. Source: