The potential of medical abortion to reduce maternal mortality in Africa: what benefits for Tanzania and Ethiopia?

The potential of medical abortion to reduce maternal mortality in Africa: what benefits for Tanzania and Ethiopia?

Unsafe abortion is estimated to account for 13% of maternal mortality globally. Medical abortion is a safe alternative.By estimating mortality risks for unsafe and medical abortion and childbirth for Tanzania and Ethiopia, we modelled changes in maternal mortality that are achievable if unsafe abort...

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Main Authors: Rebecca F Baggaley, Joanna Burgin, Oona M R Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-10-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2952582?pdf=render

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