Maternal mortality ratio (modeled estimate, per 100,000 live births)

This crucial health indicator reflects the incidence of fatalities among women due to pregnancy-related complications, providing a measure of maternal health care effectiveness within a population. Specifically, it quantifies the number of these tragic deaths, occurring during pregnancy or within 42 days of childbirth, relative to every 100,000 live births. The estimation employs a sophisticated regression model that integrates various socio-economic and health-related factors, including the percentage of maternal deaths unrelated to AIDS among women aged 15-49, fertility rates, professional birth assistance availability, and the economic context as represented by GDP in purchasing power parity (PPP). Understanding this ratio aids policymakers in identifying vulnerable populations and tailoring interventions to improve maternal health outcomes. Source: