This vital health indicator reflects the frequency of deaths among women due to complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth within 42 days following the conclusion of a pregnancy, expressed per 100,000 live births. It serves as a critical measure of health system effectiveness, accessibility to quality maternal care, and social determinants influencing women's health. A higher ratio often highlights significant disparities in healthcare resources, education, and economic conditions, revealing the urgent need for targeted interventions. Monitoring this ratio aids policymakers and healthcare professionals in identifying communities at risk, shaping maternal health services, and ultimately promoting safer pregnancies and childbirth experiences for women across various populations.
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