State-wise maternal mortality rates in India: Where does your state rank?
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu report the lowest maternal mortality ratios while Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh remain among the highest.
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Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu report the lowest maternal mortality ratios while Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh remain among the highest.
Maternal mortality rate (MMR) measures deaths during pregnancy, childbirth or post-delivery. Understanding its causes highlights critical gaps in healthcare access, nutrition and maternal safety.
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