Worldwide, the Majority of Maternal Deaths Are from Severe Bleeding

question 5

Essay

Worldwide, the majority of maternal deaths are from severe bleeding, infections, eclampsia, obstructed labor and the sequelae of unsafe abortions--all causes for which there are highly effective interventions. Why do you think this situation continues and what needs to happen to address global maternal mortality more effectively?

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Auditory Nerve

A bundle of nerve fibers that carries hearing information from the cochlea of the inner ear to the brain.

Auditory Canal

The part of the ear through which sound waves travel to reach the eardrum.