A report of maternal deaths in Nebraska for the years 1987, 1988 and 1989.
The article briefly presents the background and findings of Maternal Mortality reviews in Nebraska. Twenty-five years of these reviews, 1963 through 1987, are summarized in two tables. The maternal mortality rates and a list of the leading causes of maternal deaths are presented. Brief summaries of the fourteen maternal deaths which occurred in the past three years 1987, 1988 and 1989 are presented. The importance of continuing this review process is stressed and the State Health Department is encouraged to include maternal mortality reports in their annual Vital Statistic Report.
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University of Nebraska College of Medicine.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D009329:Nebraska / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy