Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=50663#.VEh-GVfHRK0 Author(s) Gina Marie Piane Affiliation(s) Community Health Department, National University, Costa Mesa, CA, USA . ABSTRACT Background : This study reports the results of a secondary analysis of data provided by the World Health Organization to determine the correlates of maternal mortality among all reporting nations worldwide. Historically, maternal mortality ratios have declined in nations that provided a system for access to skilled care for the majority of its women. Currently, maternal mortality ratios are associated with access to skilled care as well as economic indicators, literacy, education, access t...
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