Maternal morbidity and near miss associated with maternal age: the innovative approach of the 2006 Brazilian demographic health survey

Maternal morbidity and near miss associated with maternal age: the innovative approach of the 2006 Brazilian demographic health survey

OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of potentially life-threatening maternal conditions and near miss in Brazil according to maternal age. METHODS: A secondary analysis of the 2006 Brazilian demographic health survey database using a validated questionnaire to evaluate maternal morbidity with a focus...

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Main Authors: Fernando César de Oliveira Jr, Maria Laura Costa, Jose Guilherme Cecatti, João Luiz Pinto e Silva, Fernanda Garanhani Surita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2013-07-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Morbidity
Obstetric Complication
Pregnancy in Adolescence
Maternal Age
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