Early mortality from external causes in Aboriginal mothers: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Maternal loss can have a deep-rooted impact on families. Whilst a disproportionate number of Aboriginal women die from potentially preventable causes, no research has investigated mortality in Aboriginal mothers. We aimed to examine the elevated mortality risk in Aboriginal mothe...

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Main Authors: Jenny Fairthorne, Roz Walker, Nick de Klerk, Carrington Shepherd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3101-2