How to Prevent Maternal Mortality Injustices Around the World

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 295,000 women died from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in 2017. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of maternal deaths (94%) occur in developing countries. Many nonprofit, government, and health care organizations around the world have made maternal mortality a top priority in their efforts to improve global and national health and well-being.

To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Regis College’s Online Master of Science of Nursing program.

How global health care organizations are working to lower maternal mortality rates around the world.

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