Tetanus and pregnancy-related mortality in Bangladesh.
A national survey of health-care providers in Bangladesh identified 298 women who died from pregnancy-related tetanus. Immunising all girls with tetanus toxoid and providing safe menstrual regulation services would prevent such deaths.
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D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000401:mortality*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D001459:Bangladesh / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012621:Seasons; D013742:Tetanus / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014611:Vaccination