The Correlation of Environment Factors and Maternal Mortality Risk

Authors

  • Ratna Dewi Puspita Sari, Samsul Bakri, Arli Suryawinata, Aulian Mediansyah, Mentari Olivia Fatharanni, Tisa Mahdiansari, Dewi Dwipayanti Giri

Abstract

Maternal mortality has become a serious health problems over the world. Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is one of the main indicators which reflects the level of prosperity and health status of the country The identification of the factors which contribute to maternal mortality was important efforts to reduce MMR. Water and sanitation are two of many environment factors that independently contribute an important role in maternal mortality outcomes. Studies to find out how the correlation of water and sanitation to maternal mortality has still few, especially in developing countries. This study aim to analyze the correlation of and water and sanitation quality to maternal mortality risk in Bandar Lampung.

Published

2020-03-08

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