MATERNAL MORTALITY IN INDIA

Abstract

India has a high rate of materiial mortality, contributing to about 20% of the dence (Tandon, 2012). The MMR (maternal mortality ratio) in India shows geographic and person-wise distribution and is highly influenced by socio-economic factors like literacy and poverty. Institutional delivery by "skilled" persons has been recognized as an essential factor for controlling  maternal mortality. Another essential factor is quick access to emergency obstetric care. Thus this study has been conducted taking into account the factors related with maternal mortality in India and the measures taken to control this problem in India and other developing countries.